Bus Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$232

tomorrow

$221

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$224

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	72h 50m	2:10 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$232	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $232 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 50m
FlixBus	66h 20m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$241	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $241 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 20m
Greyhound US	68h 30m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$244	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m
Greyhound US	66h 35m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$244	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 35m
FlixBus	71h 55m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$252	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:05:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $252 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	66h 20m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 20m
FlixBus	72h 50m	2:10 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 50m
FlixBus	71h 55m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$227	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $227 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 55m
Greyhound US	66h 35m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 35m
Greyhound US	68h 30m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	72h 50m	2:10 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:10:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 72h 50m
Greyhound US	68h 30m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 30m
FlixBus	66h 20m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:25 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$225	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 20m
Greyhound US	66h 35m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:35 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$228	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 1:00:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $228 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 35m
FlixBus	71h 55m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$231	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 71h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL is $221 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 buses from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Gainesville, FL, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL starting from $221!

Cheapest Bus	$221
Fastest Bus	69h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	2:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	2,246.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Merced, CA for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$232

Saturday 12/06

$221

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$224

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$225

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

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

With a price starting from $221, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $232.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL, with $221. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $224.

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

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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL, 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 Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Rosa Parks Transfer station

SE 3rd St 700

Greyhound Bus Station

Northeast 23rd Avenue 101

North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

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

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

FAQs about the Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $221 and takes 69h 20m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $221 and $252. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

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

Every day, the Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL is offered by FlixBus and takes 69h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $241. 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 Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Merced, CA starts at 1:00 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 Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for Gainesville, FL starts at 2:10 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 Merced, CA Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL, 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 Merced, CA and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and Gainesville, FL 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 Merced, CA to Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

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

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