Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Tempe (University/Rural) | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) | ||||
 | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Phoenix Bus Station | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station | ||||
| Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Glendale Bus Stop |
Get from Merced to Phoenix
The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Merced and Phoenix?
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
Stops in Phoenix
- A1614 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
- B
Phoenix Greyhound Station
2115 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA - C
Glendale Ave
2647 W Glendale Ave, Ste 17, Phoenix, Az, Glendale, AZ 85051 - D
44th St Stn
44th Street Transit Center 42009 E Washigton Street, 85034 - E
Desert Ridge
Mellow Mushroom, 5293-5343 E Deer Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Phoenix, AZ 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 Merced to Phoenix?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to Phoenix start from $128. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 Merced to Phoenix?
The average bus travel time from Merced to Phoenix is 16h 10m, covering a distance of 876 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 30m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Merced to Phoenix route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tufesa, Los Limousines, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merced to Phoenix?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to Phoenix at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to Phoenix?
A bus trip from Merced to Phoenix generates an estimated 21.887575000000002 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 Merced to Phoenix?
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 87559 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to Phoenix?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tufesa has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Merced to Phoenix?
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 Merced to Phoenix?
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 Merced to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Jun 1, 2026 with a price of $125To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $125 to $286 for a bus ticket from Merced to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2026-06-01.
