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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Greyhound Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags |
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Get from Merced to San Diego
The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 52,431, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Merced and San Diego?
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merced to San Diego, CA, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Merced to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to San Diego start from CLP 52,431. The average price for this route is around CLP 75,366. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Merced to San Diego?
The average bus trip duration from Merced to San Diego is 14h 55m, covering a distance of 362 miles (583 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 25m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the Merced to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Los Limousines, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Merced to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to San Diego at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to San Diego?
A bus trip from Merced to San Diego generates an estimated 14.57425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Merced to San Diego?
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 87544 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to San Diego?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Merced to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Merced to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Merced to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Apr 28, 2026 with a price of CLP 55,945To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CLP 55,945 to CLP 145,851 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 55,945 which is on 2026-04-28.
