Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Merced Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Merced Bus Stop | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Merced
The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $398, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Merced?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Merced by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Merced start from $398. The average price for this route is around $691. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Merced?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Merced is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2463 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Merced route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Merced at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Merced?
A bus trip from Houston to Merced generates an estimated 62 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Merced?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Merced?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Valley Transit has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Merced was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $538To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $538 to $761 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $538 which is on 2025-12-31.
