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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Redding, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Redding, 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 Redding, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Redding, CA to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Redding, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redding, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Redding, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Redding, CA to Merced, CA buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:50 PM Redding, CA | 6h47 | 4:37 AM Merced, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
| 11:35 AM Redding, CA | 13h20 | 12:55 AM Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Redding, CA to Merced, CA
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Buses from Redding, CA to Merced, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:31, the last at 19:23. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 47m |
First bus 02:31 |
Last bus 19:23 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Redding, CA to Merced, CA
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