Bus from Los Angeles, US to Merced: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Merced on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Los Limousines
Los Angeles Bus Station
Merced Bus StationCheapest
Los Limousines
Suc. Pacoima
Merced Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Los Angeles Union Station
Merced Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus
Los Angeles Union Station
1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags
Los Limousines
Los Angeles Bus Station
Merced Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 00:46 PST.

Get from Los Angeles to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
6h 10mAverage duration
247 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Los Angeles, US to Merced

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Merced?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Los Angeles to Merced start from £33. The average price for this route is around £58. 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 journey from Los Angeles to Merced?

    The average bus journey time from Los Angeles to Merced is 6h 10m, covering a distance of 247 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 20m and is operated by Tufesa.

  3. Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Merced route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Los Limousines, Greyhound, FlixBus, Tufesa, Fronteras del Norte, Monarca.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Los Angeles to Merced?

    The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Merced at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Merced?

    A bus journey from Los Angeles to Merced produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Los Angeles 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 5597 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Merced?

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

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Los Angeles to Merced?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Merced?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Fronteras del Norte, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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
25/11
£49
26/11
£47
Today
£40
28/11
No data
29/11
No data
30/11
£53
01/12
£40
02/12
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Merced was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £40

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

You can expect to pay from £40 to £100 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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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