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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Merced Bus Stop | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Merced Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Merced
The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 4 786, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Merced?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Merced by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Merced start at R 4 786. The average price for this route is around R 8 318. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Merced?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Merced is 2d 4h, covering a distance of 2463 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Merced route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Merced at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 19:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Merced?
A bus trip from Houston to Merced produces an estimated 62 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Merced?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Merced?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Valley Transit has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Merced?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Merced was searched and found on 01 Jan 2026 with a price of R 5 189To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Merced as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 5 189 to R 9 110 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Merced based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 307, which is on 2026-01-05.
