Bus Tickets from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $112
WedJul 30
ThuJul 31
from $130
FriAug 1
from $120
SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Glendale Bus Stop
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Phoenix
    Departure location: Phoenix E Jefferson St
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Station
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Phoenix, AZ to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$145
Average bus trip duration21h 30m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance533 miles (859 km)
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Phoenix to Merced Bus

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

Best price found
07/26
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07/27
$133
Today
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07/29
$104
07/30
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07/31
$122
08/01
$114
08/02
$128
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $104

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

You can expect to pay from $104 to $421 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $104 which is on 2025-07-29.

Usually Amtrak, FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Phoenix and Merced!

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Phoenix to Merced will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Train from Phoenix, AZ to Merced

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