Bus Tickets from San Francisco, US to Merced

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Next departures for San Francisco to Merced on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		San Francisco Bus Station
    		Merced Bus StopCheapest
    Amtrak
      		Mission St & Fremont St
      		Merced AmtrakFastest
      Amtrak
        		Mission St & Fremont St
        		Merced AmtrakNo tags
        Amtrak
          		Mission St & Fremont St
          		Merced AmtrakNo tags
          Amtrak
            		Mission St & Fremont St
            		Merced AmtrakNo tags

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            Get from San Francisco to Merced

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1bus per day
            8h 55mAverage Duration
            177 kmDistance
            4kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus San Francisco, US to Merced: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket PriceUS$37
            Average Bus Trip Duration8h 55m
            Number of daily buses1
            Earliest bus departure7:55am
            Distance176 km
            Latest bus departure4:00pm

            San Francisco to Merced Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco, US - Merced

            1. What is the distance between San Francisco and Merced?

              The distance between San Francisco and Merced is around 179 km (111 miles).

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Francisco to Merced?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco, and end it at Merced Bus Station, in Merced.

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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            US$26
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of US$26

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Merced, as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$38 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-11-05.

            Usually Amtrak 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.

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