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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$117
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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
It's difficult to get from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $134 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Merced, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Merced, CA to Riverside, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, March 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 6 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) 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 $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 7m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 19:00 |
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Low season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Bus from Merced, CA to Riverside, CA
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