4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$83
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$83
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chico, CA to Merced, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chico, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Chico, CA to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.
3:35 PM9h20Chico, CA12:55 AMMerced, CA$831One-way1 transfer
- 3:35 PM9h20Chico, CA12:55 AMMerced, CA$831One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus for Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chico, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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$42 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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Chico, CA to Merced, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:13PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
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Chico, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chico, CA to Merced, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:35 PM Chico, CA | 9h20 | 12:55 AM Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
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Take a bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA and enjoy the approximately 182 miles (294 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:12, the last at 19:23.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
First bus 4:12 AM |
Last bus 7:23 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
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