Bus Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$227

tomorrow

Thursday

$232

Friday

$227

Saturday

$226

Sunday

$224

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	63h 50m	5:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/12/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
Greyhound US	72h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/12/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/15/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$230	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/12/2026 9:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/16/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	63h 50m	5:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$232	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/14/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
Greyhound US	72h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$240	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/14/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/17/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $240 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$243	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/14/2026 9:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $243 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/15/2026 9:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/19/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m
Greyhound US	72h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/15/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	63h 50m	5:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/15/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/18/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	72h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$226	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/16/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/19/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	63h 50m	5:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$228	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/16/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/19/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/16/2026 9:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/20/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	63h 50m	5:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/17/2026 5:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/20/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 50m
Greyhound US	72h 45m	8:20 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$226	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/17/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/20/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 45m
FlixBus	83h 45m	9:20 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	6:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$237	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/17/2026 9:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/21/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 83h 45m
Greyhound US	75h 30m	1:30 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	2:00 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/17/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/20/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 75h 30m
FlixBus	70h 55m	6:05 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	2:00 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) at 5/17/2026 6:05:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 5/20/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 70h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA is $223 on 5/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA starting from $223!

Cheapest Bus	$223
Fastest Bus	60h 50m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	2,246.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gainesville, FL for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$227

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$232

Friday 05/15

$227

Saturday 05/16

$226

Sunday 05/17

$224

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$241

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

$229

Monday 05/25

Tuesday 05/26

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$236

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

Sunday 05/31

$223

Monday 06/01

$235

Tuesday 06/02

$230

Wednesday 06/03

Thursday 06/04

Friday 06/05

$237

Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $223, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $232.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA, with $224. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $227.

How to save money travelling from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA.

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

Central Bus Station

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Kangaroo Express

Williston Rd

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA bus

How much does a Gainesville, FL Merced, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $223 and takes 60h 50m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $223 and $247. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Merced, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA take?

The fastest bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA is offered by FlixBus and takes 60h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $227. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from Gainesville, FL starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Gainesville, FL for Merced, CA starts at 9:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Gainesville, FL Merced, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Gainesville, FL and Merced, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Gainesville, FL Merced, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Gainesville, FL Merced, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Gainesville, FL to Merced, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Merced, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Gainesville, FL and to Merced, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!