What is the distance between Santa Maria and Merced?

About 163 miles (263 km) separate Santa Maria and Merced.

Bus Santa Maria to Merced from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

One passenger / one way

Departure time: January 25 at 5:05pm
Departure city: Santa Maria
Departure location: Nicholson Ave
Arrival time: January 26 at 5:10am
Destination city: Merced
Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 5m
Departure time: May 2 at 5:05pm
Departure city: Santa Maria
Departure location: Nicholson Ave
Arrival time: May 3 at 5:55am
Destination city: Merced
Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 50m
Departure time: July 27 at 5:25pm
Departure city: Santa Maria
Departure location: Nicholson Ave
Arrival time: July 28 at 6:00am
Destination city: Merced
Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 35m
Departure time: July 27 at 5:25pm
Departure city: Santa Maria
Departure location: Nicholson Ave
Arrival time: July 28 at 6:00am
Destination city: Merced
Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 35m
Departure time: August 2 at 5:25pm
Departure city: Santa Maria
Departure location: Nicholson Ave
Arrival time: August 3 at 6:00am
Destination city: Merced
Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 35m

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Bus Santa Maria, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration12h 35m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:25pm

Distance162 miles (261 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/510,284 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.

Amtrak

4/55,428 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Train from Santa Maria, US to Merced

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