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Bus Santa Ana to Merced: Trip Overview

Bus Santa Ana to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure4:15 AM
Distance286 miles (461 km)
Latest bus departure9:20 PM

Santa Ana to Merced Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Santa Ana to Merced. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Santa Ana to Merced from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Santa Ana to Merced, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:15AM - 9:20PM
Minimum Price$69
Average Ticket Price$69
Minimum Trip Duration7h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h25m
Distance286 miles (461 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteLos Limousines, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santa Ana - Merced

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Merced without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Santa Ana to Merced is about 9h 25m, but you can get there in as little as 7h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 287 miles (462 km) that separate the two cities.

Santa Ana and Merced are 287 miles (462 km) apart.

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Los Limousines and Greyhound. The number of buses from Santa Ana to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Santa Ana to Merced a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 4:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 9:20 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Santa Ana to Merced leave from 602 S Main St and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $69.

The bus ticket costs $69 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $69 to $107, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Santa Ana to Merced. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

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 Santa Ana and Merced!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Ana to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Ana to Merced that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Ana to Merced.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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Bus from Merced to Santa Ana

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