The cheapest and fastest buses from Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
9 h 36 m
Average duration
11 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV 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 Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
It's difficult to get from Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:25 AM9h36Las Vegas, NV7:01 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$1341One-way1 transfer
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:05 AM9h56Las Vegas, NV7:01 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$1361One-way1 transfer
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5:50 PM12h15Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
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5:25 PM12h40Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined6:55 PM11h10Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:25 AM9h36Las Vegas, NV7:01 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$1341One-way1 transfer
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner9:05 AM9h56Las Vegas, NV7:01 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$1361One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined6:55 PM11h10Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
5:50 PM12h15Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
5:25 PM12h40Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV6:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1591One-way1 transfer
Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 9h36 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Live departures
Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA buses for today, Sunday, April 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 4:05 PM Las Vegas, NV | 9h56 | 2:01 AM Merced Station, Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
5612 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner | 4:25 PM Las Vegas, NV | 9h36 | 2:01 AM Merced Station, Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, April 13 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 12:25 AM Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV | 12h40 | 1:05 PM Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 12:50 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 12h15 | 1:05 PM Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 1:55 AM Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV | 11h10 | 1:05 PM Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA
Buses from Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $134 (€107) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 9h 36m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 (€107) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 36m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Las Vegas, NV to Merced, CA
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