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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
14 h 40 m
Average duration
14 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA without transferring at least once.
1:00 AM14h40Merced, CA3:40 PMRiverside, CA$1161One-way1 transfer
- 1:00 AM14h40Merced, CA3:40 PMRiverside, CA$1161One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Riverside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Merced, CA to Riverside, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Tufesa Mexico | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:41AM | Duration 44h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Merced, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Merced, CA to Riverside, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM Merced, CA | 14h40 | 3:40 PM Riverside, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
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Buses from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 7m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico from Merced, CA to Riverside, CAYou can travel by bus between Merced, CA to Riverside, CA with Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico for as low as $70 (€57). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riverside, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
Most Merced, CA to Riverside, CA buses use the Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Riverside, Parking Lot 30 station pair. Use this guide to compare Merced, CA and Riverside, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) from Merced city centre
Getting to Riverside, Parking Lot 30 from Riverside city centre
Most popular bus connections from Merced, CA
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