Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Merced

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Next departures to Merced

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Merced.

Bus
Average Price$92 - $145Average Duration14h 25m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$70 - $70Average Duration9h 1m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 14 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
14h 25mAverage Duration
$92Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$113
Average bus trip duration14h 25m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:10pm
Distance290 miles (467 km)
Latest bus departure3:30pm

Riverside to Merced Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Merced was searched and found on Jul 28, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $74 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-07-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Riverside to Merced.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 Riverside to Merced, 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 Riverside to Merced.

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

Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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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Train from Riverside, CA to Merced

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