Next departures for Merced to Chico on November 21
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Merced Bus Stop
Chico Bus Station
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FlixBus + FlixBus
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1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Chico Bus Station
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Next departures for Merced to Chico on November 25
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Merced Bus Stop
Chico Bus Station
CheapestFastest
FlixBus + FlixBus
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1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Chico Bus Station
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Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:22 PM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Chico
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merced to Chico by bus
How far is Merced from Chico?
The distance between the two cities is 183 miles (295 km).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/17
$40
11/18
$40
Today
$40
11/20
$40
11/21
$43
11/22
No data
11/23
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11/24
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The cheapest trip from Merced to Chico was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $40
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to Chico, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $40 to $43 for a bus ticket from Merced to Chico based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to Chico?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination