Find coaches from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

Today31 Jul
from US$131
Tomorrow1 Aug
from US$120
Sat2 Aug
from US$130
Sun3 Aug
from US$120
Mon4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: N 27th Ave
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: 3 August at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Arrival time: 2 August at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 1 August at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix E Jefferson St
    Arrival time: 1 August at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Station
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Phoenix, AZ to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$138
Average bus trip duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure00:05
Distance545 miles
Latest bus departure21:50

Phoenix to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Phoenix, AZ - Merced

  1. How far is Merced from Phoenix by coach?

    The distance between Phoenix and Merced by coach is approximately 543 miles (876 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Merced from Phoenix without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/07
US$104
30/07
US$114
Today
US$122
01/08
US$114
02/08
US$128
03/08
US$112
04/08
US$103
05/08
US$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on 5 Aug 2025 with a price of US$96

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

You can expect to pay from US$96 to US$323 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$96, which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., LLIO will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Phoenix and Merced!

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 Phoenix to Merced.

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Phoenix to Merced.

Did you know?

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.

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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Phoenix, AZ by bus?

Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

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