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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
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 and train 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. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chico, CA to Merced, CA:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chico, CA to Merced, CA costing on average $45.
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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 |
Live departures
Chico, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chico, CA to Merced, CA buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. 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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Buses from Chico, CA to Merced, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:12, the last at 19:23. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 48m |
First bus 4:12 AM |
Last bus 7:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
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