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FriApr 26
from US$21
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from US$21
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Salesforce Transit Center
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$21
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$42
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$39
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$39
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: San Francisco
    Departure location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$38
Bus San Francisco to Merced: Trip Overview

Bus San Francisco to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure6:55 AM
Distance178 km
Latest bus departure6:00 PM

San Francisco to Merced Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:55AM - 6:00PM
Minimum PriceUS$21
Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Minimum Trip Duration3h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h55m
Distance178 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Francisco - Merced

The average bus ticket price from San Francisco to Merced is US$37. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from San Francisco to Merced is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between San Francisco and Merced is around 3h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 35m.This is the time it takes to travel the 179 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from San Francisco to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 10 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from San Francisco to Merced by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from San Francisco to Merced, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between San Francisco and Merced leave from Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf) or Powell Station and arrive at Merced Bus Station, 55 E 16th St.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Francisco to Merced.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Francisco to Merced.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Francisco to Merced that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Francisco to Merced.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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