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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Fe Depot | Merced Amtrak | CheapestFastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown SD (Seaport) | Merced Bus Stop | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Merced
The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Merced?
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, 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 San Diego, CA, US to Merced by bus
What is the travel distance from San Diego to Merced?
The distance between San Diego and Merced is approximately 594 km (369 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Merced?
Buses departing from Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $102 to $265 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-11-22.
Usually Greyhound 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.
