What is the distance between Los Angeles and Merced?

Los Angeles and Merced are 258 miles (415 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Merced?

If you're headed to Merced from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Merced from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Merced on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Union Station	6h 13m	7:13am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
5:45am	Suc. Pacoima	4h 50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
11:45pm	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 15m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
7:50am	Los Angeles Union Station	6h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
5:00am	Union Station	6h 13m	11:13am	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:28 PM PST.

Get from Los Angeles to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5265 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Los Angeles Merced recent customer reviews

Will never take bus again

Tim M.

May 18, 2022

The driver was kind

Jacqueline M.

September 30, 2019

The staff are extremely friendly rude for no reason.

Luis E.

May 17, 2019

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Merced?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Merced by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Merced?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Merced?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$46

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11/15

$52

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$48

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11/19

$42

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $112 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.