Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

TodayJul 29
from $118
TomorrowJul 30
from $120
ThuJul 31
from $130
FriAug 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: N 27th Ave
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Station
    Operated by: TufesaTufesa
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix E Jefferson St
    Arrival time: July 30 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 price$138
Average bus trip duration22h 5m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance545 miles (878 km)
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Phoenix to Merced Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$133
07/28
No data
Today
$104
07/30
$114
07/31
$122
08/01
$114
08/02
$128
08/03
$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $104

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 $104 to $421 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 $112 which is on 2025-08-03.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus Inc. 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!

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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 travelers 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.

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