Bus Tickets from Irvine, CA to Merced, CA

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Compare 2 ways to go from Irvine to Merced.

Average Price$53 - $53Average Duration8h 3m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$69 - $81Average Duration9h 24m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Irvine to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 8 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 3mAverage Duration
$53Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Irvine to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration8h 3m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:10pm
Distance296 miles (476 km)

Irvine to Merced Bus

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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 Irvine and Merced!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Irvine to Merced, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Irvine to Merced.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Irvine to Merced?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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