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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM6h35Merced, CA3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$621One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:05 AM6h35Merced, CA3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus9:05 AM6h35Merced, CA3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 AM6h35Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)7:45 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$801One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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