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Compare all timetables for the bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA

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

today
$222
tomorrow
$227
Wednesday
$227
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
$223
Sunday
$218

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 52h 5m 5:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $222
Greyhound US 61h 0m 8:05 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $228
FlixBus 62h 40m 6:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $228
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      61h 0m
      0
      8:05 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      7:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $159
      • Waiting Time 7h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 40m
      0
      2:25 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Truxtun Ave
      6:05 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 11h 55m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 52h 5m 5:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $227
Greyhound US 61h 0m 8:05 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $236
FlixBus 62h 40m 6:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $252
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      61h 0m
      0
      8:05 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      7:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $159
      • Waiting Time 7h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 40m
      0
      2:25 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Truxtun Ave
      6:05 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 11h 55m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 61h 0m 8:05 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $227
Greyhound US 52h 5m 5:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $231
FlixBus 62h 40m 6:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $237
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      61h 0m
      0
      8:05 PM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      7:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $159
      • Waiting Time 7h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 40m
      0
      2:25 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Truxtun Ave
      6:05 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 11h 55m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 52h 5m 5:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $223
Greyhound US 60h 55m 8:10 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $232
FlixBus 62h 40m 6:25 PM Indianapolis Washington / Delaware 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $232
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      67h 35m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      7:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $158
      • Waiting Time 7h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 40m
      0
      2:25 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      6:05 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 18h 30m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 62h 40m 6:25 PM Indianapolis Downtown Transit Center 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $218
Greyhound US 52h 5m 5:00 AM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $219
Greyhound US 60h 55m 8:10 PM Indianapolis Central Bus Station 6:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $219
  • Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      67h 35m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      7:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $158
      • Waiting Time 7h 15m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 40m
      0
      2:25 AM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      6:05 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 18h 30m longer, but you will save $33

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA is $218 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Merced, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Merced, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Indianapolis to Merced, CA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Merced, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Indianapolis to Merced, CA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Merced, CA, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Merced, CA starting from $218!

Cheapest Bus $218
Fastest Bus 49h 5m
Earliest Bus 5:00 AM
Latest Bus 8:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 1,852.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Merced, CA

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/26
Monday 04/27
$222
Tuesday 04/28
$227
Wednesday 04/29
$231
Thursday 04/30
Friday 05/01
Saturday 05/02
$223
Sunday 05/03
$218
Monday 05/04
$219
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$219
Saturday 05/09
$219
Sunday 05/10
$220
Monday 05/11
$223
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
$220
Thursday 05/14
$229
Friday 05/15
Saturday 05/16
$225
Sunday 05/17
Monday 05/18
$220
Tuesday 05/19
$231
Wednesday 05/20
$242
Thursday 05/21
$247
Friday 05/22
$231
Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Merced, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Merced, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $218, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $227.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Merced, CA, with $218. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $218.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Merced, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Merced, CA

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Merced, CA bus

How much does a Indianapolis Merced, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $218 and takes 59h 40m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $218 and $252. 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 Indianapolis to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Merced, CA take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Merced, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 49h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $222. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from Indianapolis starts at 5:00 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 Indianapolis to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Merced, CA starts at 8:10 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 Indianapolis Merced, CA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Merced, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Merced, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Indianapolis to Merced, CA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Indianapolis and Merced, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Indianapolis to Merced, CA?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Indianapolis and Merced, CA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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