Find coaches from Palm Springs to Merced

Compare 2 ways to travel from Palm Springs to Merced

Bus
Average priceUS$64 - US$116Average duration10h 20m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$71 - US$71Average duration13h 11m
47kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Palm Springs to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 13 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just US$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
13h 11mAverage duration
US$71Cheapest ticket
47kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Palm Springs to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration10h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure02:35
Distance326 miles
Latest bus departure20:15

Palm Springs to Merced Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Palm Springs to Merced.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Merced from Palm Springs, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Palm Springs - Merced

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

    The journey from Palm Springs to Merced by coach covers an approximate distance of 326 miles (526 km).

  2. How can I travel from Palm Springs to Merced avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to Merced but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Merced.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Palm Springs to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Palm Springs by bus?

Bus from Palm Springs to Merced

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from Palm Springs to Merced

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