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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Merced Bus Station | Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Santa Ana Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Merced Bus Station | Santa Ana E Santa Ana Blvd | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 4:03 PM PST.
Get from Merced to Santa Ana
The journey takes about 11 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Merced and Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana
- A
Santa Ana Greyhound Bus Station
1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 - B
602 S Main St
602 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Santa Ana, US 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 Santa Ana?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to Santa Ana start from $84. The average price for this route is around $107. 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 Santa Ana?
The average bus travel time from Merced to Santa Ana is 11h 55m, covering a distance of 456 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the Merced to Santa Ana route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merced to Santa Ana?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to Santa Ana at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to Santa Ana?
A bus trip from Merced to Santa Ana generates an estimated 11 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 Santa Ana?
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 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to Santa Ana?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Merced to Santa Ana?
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 Merced to Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana, US was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 with a price of $77To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to Santa Ana, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $77 to $98 for a bus ticket from Merced to Santa Ana, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2026-02-03.
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.
