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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Fe Depot | Merced Amtrak | Cheapest | |||||
 | Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | Merced Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | Merced Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from San Diego to Merced
The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just £48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Merced?
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Diego, CA, US to Merced
How far is Merced from San Diego by coach?
The journey from San Diego to Merced by coach covers an approximate distance of 369 miles (594 km).
Is there a way to reach Merced from San Diego without flying?
To travel from San Diego to Merced without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £55To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Merced as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £55 to £144 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £63, which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Greyhound 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.
