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  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 October at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 24 October at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 October at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 29 October at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 3 November at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 3 November at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 November at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Merced to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$27 - US$79Average duration6h 20m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$24 - US$42Average duration3h 27m
16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Merced to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 3 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
3h 27mAverage duration
US$24Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$32
Average bus trip duration6h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:05
Distance110 miles
Latest bus departure14:30

Merced to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - San Francisco, US

  1. How far is San Francisco from Merced by coach?

    The distance between Merced and San Francisco by coach is approximately 111 miles (179 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Francisco from Merced without a car?

    You can travel to San Francisco from Merced by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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28/08
US$20
29/08
US$25
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31/08
US$25
01/09
US$23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to San Francisco, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$60 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2025-09-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Merced to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Merced to San Francisco.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Merced to San Francisco will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to San Francisco, US?

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