Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Merced: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for San Diego to Merced on April 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Merced AmtrakCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Merced Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Merced Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown SD (Seaport)
Merced Bus StopNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:09 PM PDT.

Get from San Diego to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₹6,295, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
16h 30mAverage Duration
585 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Merced?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Merced start from ₹6,295. The average price for this route is around ₹9,193. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Diego to Merced?

    The average bus travel time from San Diego to Merced is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 585 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by Los Limousines.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Diego to Merced route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Los Limousines, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Diego to Merced?

    The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Merced at 9:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Merced?

    A bus trip from San Diego to Merced generates an estimated 14.602424999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Diego 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 5788 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Merced?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Diego 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Diego 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.

Best price found
04-22
₹6,764
04-23
₹6,764
Today
₹6,764
04-25
No data
04-26
₹9,612
04-27
₹9,081
04-28
No data
04-29
₹7,342
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on Apr 22, 2026 with a price of ₹6,764

To 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 ₹6,764 to ₹15,168 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 ₹7,342 which is on 2026-04-29.

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