Bus Santa Barbara to Merced: Trip Overview
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Santa Barbara to Merced Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 6 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 11:25AM - 10:20PM |
Minimum Price | $60 |
Average Ticket Price | $96 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 7h18m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 12h15m |
Distance | 204 miles (329 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Santa Barbara and Merced?
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
Merced Bus Station55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
55 E 16th StFrequently asked questions for your trip Santa Barbara - Merced
The average bus ticket price from Santa Barbara to Merced is $96. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
The average travel time between Santa Barbara and Merced is around 12h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 18m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of buses from Santa Barbara to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Barbara to Merced by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the bus from Santa Barbara to Merced, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
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Bus Travel Tips
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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 Santa Barbara to Merced.
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Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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Bus from Merced to Santa BarbaraYou can also go to Merced by train
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