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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Phoenix E Jefferson St | Merced Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Phoenix Bus Station | Merced Bus Stop | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Phoenix Bus Station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | No tags | |||||
 | Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | No tags | |||||
 | Phoenix (North), AZ | Merced Amtrak | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:38 AM MST.
Get from Phoenix to Merced
The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Phoenix and Merced?
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
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from Phoenix to Merced start from $156. The average price for this route is around $226. 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 Phoenix to Merced?
The average bus travel time from Phoenix to Merced is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 878 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Tufesa.
Which bus companies service the Phoenix to Merced route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, FlixBus, Tufesa, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Phoenix to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Phoenix to Merced at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Phoenix to Merced?
A bus trip from Phoenix to Merced generates an estimated 22 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 Phoenix 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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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 Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $190To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $190 to $755 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-11-30.
