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Bus Riverside to Merced: Trip Overview

Bus Riverside to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$65
Average bus trip duration12h 15m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:10 AM
Distance289 miles (465 km)
Latest bus departure11:15 AM

Riverside to Merced Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Merced from Riverside, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:10AM - 11:15AM
Minimum Price$57
Average Ticket Price$65
Minimum Trip Duration7h58m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h15m
Distance289 miles (465 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Riverside - Merced

You can take a bus or a train to go from Riverside to Merced. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from Riverside to Merced is about 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take 7h 58m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 289 miles (466 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Riverside and Merced is 289 miles (466 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Riverside to Merced may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Riverside to Merced a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 7:10 AM and 11:15 AM.

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to Merced leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Riverside to Merced by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $57.

You can expect to pay around $65 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $57 and $90, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Riverside to Merced. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Riverside to Merced.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Riverside to Merced, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Riverside to Merced.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riverside to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Riverside by bus?

Bus from Merced to Riverside

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from Riverside to Merced

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