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  • Departure time: 4 November at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 4 November at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 November at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Arrival time: 5 November at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 November at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 16 November at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 November at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Arrival time: 16 November at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 16 November at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: 17 November at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus San Francisco, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration3h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:50
Distance110 miles
Latest bus departure16:00

San Francisco to Merced Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from San Francisco to Merced, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

  1. What's the distance between San Francisco and Merced by coach?

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

  2. What is the best way to go from San Francisco to Merced without a car?

    You can travel to Merced from San Francisco by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$24
30/08
US$22
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US$23
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Merced was searched and found on 30 Aug 2025 with a price of US$22

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

You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$40 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Merced 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.

Usually Greyhound 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Merced.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 San Francisco to Merced.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Merced that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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.

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