Bus Merced, CA to Fresno, CA: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

from $38

tomorrow

from $17

Monday

from $16

Tuesday

from $38

Wednesday

Thursday

from $16

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	1h 0m	10:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	Fresno, CA	Central Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/19/2025 10:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/19/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:05 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/20/2025 1:00:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Greyhound US	1h 15m	3:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:30 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/20/2025 3:15:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 10m	9:15 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/20/2025 9:15:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/20/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:05 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Greyhound US	1h 15m	3:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:30 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/21/2025 3:15:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 10m	9:15 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/21/2025 9:15:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/21/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	1h 0m	10:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	11:45 AM	Fresno, CA	Central Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/22/2025 10:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/22/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:05 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/24/2025 1:00:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Greyhound US	1h 15m	3:15 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:30 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/24/2025 3:15:00 PM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 10m	9:15 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:25 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 7/24/2025 9:15:00 AM to Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2025 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and Fresno, CA

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Merced, CA and Fresno, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Fresno, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International that travel 2 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:45 AM
Latest Bus	3:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	54.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Merced, CA for Fresno, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

Saturday 07/19

$38

Sunday 07/20

$17

Monday 07/21

$16

Tuesday 07/22

$38

Wednesday 07/23

Thursday 07/24

$16

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

$38

Sunday 07/27

$17

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

$13

Friday 08/01

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

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

With a price starting from $16, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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

Beloved bus companies from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between Merced, CA to Fresno, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Merced, CA to Fresno, CA:

Cheapest Price	$16
Fastest Bus	1h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	3:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and Fresno, CA

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

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Central Bus Station

Tulare St 2660

ACN

F St 1142

Tulare St. Bus Station

Downtown

Ventura St 2348

CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)

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

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

FAQs about the Merced, CA to Fresno, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 1h 5m to reach Fresno, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Fresno, CA.

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

Every day, the Merced, CA to Fresno, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to Fresno, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Fresno, CA from Merced, CA starts at 10:45 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 Merced, CA to Fresno, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for Fresno, CA starts at 3:15 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 Merced, CA Fresno, CA route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and Fresno, 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, FlixBus and Tufesa International.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Merced, CA and to Fresno, CA

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