How far is Fresno from Merced?

It's about 89 km (56 miles) from Fresno to Merced.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Fresno to Merced?

Buses departing from 1157 F St in Fresno will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.

Bus Fresno to Merced from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	E St	30m	10:10am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to Merced

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

57mAverage Duration

89 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $81	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $29	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Fresno and Merced?

Stops in Fresno

A
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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B
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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C
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fresno, US to Merced by bus

How far is Fresno from Merced?
It's about 89 km (56 miles) from Fresno to Merced.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Fresno to Merced?
Buses departing from 1157 F St in Fresno will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$21

11-20

$21

Today

$29

11-22

$22

11-23

$24

11-24

No data

11-25

$19

11-26

$19

The cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fresno, US to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $72 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.