Find coaches from Merced to San Francisco, US

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Next departures from Merced to San Francisco on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
San Francisco Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Merced Bus Stop
San Francisco Bus StationFastest

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Get from Merced to San Francisco

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The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
8h 55mAverage duration
178 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$41
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure06:05
Distance177 km
Latest bus departure14:10

Merced to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - San Francisco, US

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Merced to San Francisco cost?

    The bus ticket price from Merced to San Francisco starts at US$33. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Merced to San Francisco is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Merced to San Francisco?

    The average travel time between Merced and San Francisco is around 8h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 179 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Merced and San Francisco?

    The number of buses from Merced to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Merced to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Merced to San Francisco?

    When taking the bus from Merced to San Francisco, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to San Francisco?

    Buses travelling between Merced and San Francisco leave from Merced Bus Station or 55 E 16th St and arrive at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), Powell Station, Union Square Hilton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/10
US$48
29/10
US$46
Today
US$53
31/10
US$64
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 29 Oct 2025 with a price of US$46

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

You can expect to pay from US$46 to US$64 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$64, which is on 2025-10-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Merced to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

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