Find coaches from Merced to Modesto

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Next departures from Merced to Modesto on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
ModestoCheapestFastest
Los Limousines
Merced Bus Station
Modesto Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Merced to Modesto

Bus
Average priceUS$16 - US$35Average duration50m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$12 - US$12Average duration38m
5kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Merced to Modesto

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Modesto. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
38mAverage duration
US$12Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Modesto: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$26
Average bus trip duration50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:05
Distance37 miles
Latest bus departure22:10

Merced to Modesto Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - Modesto

  1. What's the distance between Merced and Modesto by coach?

    The journey from Merced to Modesto by coach covers an approximate distance of 36 miles (57 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Merced to Modesto without a car?

    You can reach Modesto from Merced by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

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US$11
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US$9
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to Modesto was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$9

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Merced and Modesto!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Merced to Modesto, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Merced to Modesto will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Merced to Modesto while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Merced by bus?

Bus from Modesto to Merced

You can also go to Modesto by train

Train from Merced to Modesto

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