How to travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

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Compare train and bus for Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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How to get from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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09:00AM1h05
Merced, CA
10:05AMFresno, CA
$161One-way
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09:00AM1h05
Merced, CA
10:05AMFresno, CA
$161One-way
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Greyhound
09:00AM1h05
Merced, CA
10:05AMFresno, CA
$161One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

Travel to Fresno, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Merced, CA and Fresno, CA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA:

A bus is $0.29 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Fresno, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and Fresno, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Merced Station, Merced, CA and arrive in Fresno station, Fresno, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Fresno.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Fresno, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico to go to Fresno, CA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, CBX Cross Border Express, FlixBus, Tufesa Mexico.
Omio customers who travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, Bakersfield, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Fresno, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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