How much is the bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to Los Angeles start at R 639. The average price for this route is around R 1 257. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Merced to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Merced to Los Angeles is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 415 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Fronteras del Norte .

Which bus companies service the Merced to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines , FlixBus , Greyhound , Fronteras del Norte .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Merced to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Merced to Los Angeles at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Merced to Los Angeles produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Merced to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Fronteras del Norte , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to Los Angeles?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Merced to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Merced to Los Angeles?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Merced to Los Angeles from R 416 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 28 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 1 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 2 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 3 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 4 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures from Merced to Los Angeles on 5 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	07:10	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	Cheapest
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	5h 40m	00:15	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	07:30	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	08:20	Merced Bus Station	6h 25m	14:45	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
Bus	18:35	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	23:40	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:15 AM PST.

Get from Merced to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 639, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

415 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Los Angeles?

Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5298 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.7

FlixBus

3.5/512 258 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87524 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 639

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

2 September 2017

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/54 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi0

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to Los Angeles start at R 639. The average price for this route is around R 1 257. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Merced to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Merced to Los Angeles is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 415 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Fronteras del Norte.
Which bus companies service the Merced to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Fronteras del Norte.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Merced to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to Los Angeles at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Merced to Los Angeles produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Merced to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to Los Angeles?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Merced to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Merced to Los Angeles?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/02

R 783

26/02

R 1 044

Today

R 555

28/02

R 783

01/03

R 685

02/03

R 1 142

03/03

R 587

04/03

R 587

The cheapest trip from Merced to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 27 Feb 2026 with a price of R 555

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

You can expect to pay from R 555 to R 1 204 for a bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 587, which is on 2026-03-03.

Usually Los Limousines 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.