How far is Merced from Tacoma?

About 694 miles (1118 km) separate Merced and Tacoma.

Bus Merced to Tacoma from $82 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Merced to Tacoma on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	23h 5m	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
	4:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1d 21h	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	23h 5m	1:30pm	Tacoma	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	21h 55m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	21h 55m	12:20pm	Tacoma	No tags

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $218	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$148 - $279	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Merced to Tacoma

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tacoma. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

22hAverage Duration

$89Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Tacoma: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$177

Average bus trip duration22h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure10:20am

Distance693 miles (1117 km)

Latest bus departure2:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,586 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,264 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.

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

Merced to Tacoma Bus

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The cheapest trip from Merced to Tacoma was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $82 for a bus ticket from Merced to Tacoma based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $82 which is on 2025-09-23.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Merced to Tacoma, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Merced to Tacoma.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Merced to Tacoma, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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Bus Merced to Tacoma: Trip Overview

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