What is the distance between Merced and Modesto?

Merced and Modesto are 36 miles (57 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Modesto?

If you're headed to Modesto from Merced, chances are that your bus will depart from Merced Bus Station and arrive at Modesto Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Merced to Modesto from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
11:10am	Merced Bus Station	1h	12:10pm	Modesto	No tags
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
11:10am	Merced Bus Station	1h	12:10pm	Modesto	No tags
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Modesto on September 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	50m	6:55am	Modesto Bus Station	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	45m	2:55pm	Modesto	Fastest
11:10am	Merced Bus Station	1h	12:10pm	Modesto	No tags
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	45m	11:20am	Modesto Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1d	11:05pm	Modesto Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Modesto.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $30	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$12 - $14	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Merced to Modesto

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

38mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26

Average bus trip duration50m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure6:05am

Distance37 miles (59 km)

Latest bus departure10:10pm

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5245 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,255 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,524 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Tufesa

3.5/5684 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Merced to Modesto Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Merced to Modesto. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Merced to Modesto from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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Where are the popular stops in Merced and Modesto?

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Stops in Modesto

A - Modesto Bus Station

B - Lukyds Travel

C - 1511 Crows Landing Rd

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Modesto

What is the distance between Merced and Modesto?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Modesto?

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$9

The cheapest trip from Merced to Modesto was searched and found on Sep 16, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $27 for a bus ticket from Merced to Modesto based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-09-16.

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.

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 Merced and Modesto!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Merced to Modesto, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Merced to Modesto will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Merced to Modesto while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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Bus Tickets from Merced to Modesto

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Modesto.

Bus Merced to Modesto: Trip Overview

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Merced to Modesto Bus

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Modesto?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Modesto

What is the distance between Merced and Modesto?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Modesto?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Merced by bus?

You can also go to Modesto by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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