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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $113 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, while a bus costs an average of $113.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration Fastest 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg 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 $113 (€94) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$32 (-€27). The journey takes 10h 34m versus 6h 4m 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 San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:47 AM8h48Merced, CA1:35 PMSan Diego, CA$761One-way0 transfers
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- 4:47 AM8h48Merced, CA1:35 PMSan Diego, CA$761One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:47 AM8h48Merced, CA1:35 PMSan Diego, CA$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:17 AM8h48Merced, CA2:05 PMSan Diego, CA$761One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
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- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and San Diego, 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 San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
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