Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Merced

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Merced on August 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Merced AmtrakCheapest
Los Limousines
Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
Merced Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Merced Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Merced Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Merced.

Bus
Average Price$54 - $166Average Duration11h 15m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$74 - $92Average Duration11h 12m
54kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Diego to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 11 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day
11h 12mAverage Duration
$74Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$101
Average bus trip duration11h 15m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance384 miles (618 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

San Diego 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
08/26
$64
08/27
No data
Today
$71
08/29
$71
08/30
$58
08/31
No data
09/01
$67
09/02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on Aug 30, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $158 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-08-30.

Usually Los Limousines, FlixBus 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 San Diego and Merced!

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Merced 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 San Diego to Merced 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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