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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Merced Bus Stop | ||||
| Bus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | Merced Bus Stop | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | ||||
 | Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | ||||
| Bus | Los Angeles Union Station | Merced Bus Stop |
Get from Los Angeles to Merced
The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Merced?
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA - F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Merced start from $59. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Los Angeles to Merced?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Merced is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 404 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Merced route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, Tufesa, Los Limousines, FlixBus, Fronteras del Norte.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Merced at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Merced?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Merced generates an estimated 10.098425 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 Los Angeles to Merced?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5809 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Merced?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Los Angeles, US to Merced was searched and found on Jun 7, 2026 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $157 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-06-07.
