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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.
· 4:00 PM9h05San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 291:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$391One-way1 transfer
- · 4:00 PM9h05San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 291:05 AMMerced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
You'll arrive about -2h -34m sooner (3h 38m by bus vs 2h 4m by car) and save roughly $-30.83 (€-25.25) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€47) vs $27 (€22)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | 4:00 PM San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 | 9h05 | 1:05 AM Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:19. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 8h 55m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 55m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:19 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA with Greyhound for as low as $26 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Merced, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Merced, 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 Merced, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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