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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Palm Springs Airport (PSP) | Merced Amtrak | Cheapest | |||||
| Indian Canyon Dr | Merced Amtrak | Fastest | |||||
| Palm Springs Airport (PSP) | Merced Amtrak | No tags | |||||
| Indian Canyon Dr | Merced Amtrak | No tags | |||||
| Indian Canyon Dr | Merced Amtrak | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Palm Springs to MercedAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Palm Springs to Merced Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Merced was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $75 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-08-28.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Palm Springs to Merced but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Palm Springs to Merced.
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 Palm Springs to Merced.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Palm Springs to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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