What is the distance between Merced and Stockton?

Merced and Stockton are 64 miles (102 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Stockton from Merced, chances are that your bus will depart from Merced Bus Station and arrive at Stockton Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Stockton?

Once in Stockton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Stockton Arena, Mexican Heritage Center, Haggin Museum, Stockton Heat and Stockton Symphony.

Bus Merced to Stockton from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merced to Stockton on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	1h 35m	7:40am	Stockton (GLI), CA	Cheapest
	Bus	2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1h 20m	3:30pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	Fastest

Next departures for Merced to Stockton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	1h 35m	7:40am	Stockton (GLI), CA	Cheapest
Bus	2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1h 20m	3:30pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	Fastest
Bus	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	1h 20m	11:55am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1h 50m	12:00am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:23 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Stockton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 1 hour 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 13mAverage Duration

63 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $41	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $21	Average Duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Stockton?

Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Stops in Stockton

A
Stockton Bus Station
121 S Center St, Stockton, CA 95202
B
Martin Luther King Blvd
330 E. Martin Luther King Blvd , CA 95206 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merced to Stockton, CA by bus

What is the distance between Merced and Stockton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Stockton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stockton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$18

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$18

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$18

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$19

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$17

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The cheapest trip from Merced to Stockton, CA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $38 for a bus ticket from Merced to Stockton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus, Los Limousines 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.