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Bus Santa Barbara to Merced: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Barbara to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$96
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure11:25 AM
Distance329 km
Latest bus departure10:20 PM

Santa Barbara to Merced Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures11:25AM - 10:20PM
Minimum PriceUS$60
Average Ticket PriceUS$96
Minimum Trip Duration7h18m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h15m
Distance329 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Merced

The average bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Merced is US$96. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara and Merced is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 18m.This is the time it takes to travel the 329 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Santa Barbara to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Merced by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Merced, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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 Santa Barbara to Merced.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Merced.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

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