The cheapest and fastest buses from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$0
Average price
$-0
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 55 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.
It's difficult to get from Chico, CA to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chico, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chico, CA to Merced, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:35 PM Chico, CA | 16h55 | 8:30 AM Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
Buses from Chico, CA to Merced, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) 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 50m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 04:12 |
Last bus 19:23 |
FAQs: Bus from Chico, CA to Merced, CA
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