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

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

today
$44
tomorrow
$46
Saturday
$42
Sunday
$41
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 45m 1:50 PM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:35 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Oakland via Sacramento, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      11h 35m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      8:45 AM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $25
      • Waiting Time 6h 45m
    • Greyhound US
      1h 55m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      5:25 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 6h 5m 5:50 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:55 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 20m 1:50 PM Merced, CA Bus Station 8:10 PM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Merced, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $42? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 91%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      10:30 PM
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      10:45 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      110 mi
      Merced, CA
      Economy
      $4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Oakland via Sacramento, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      6h 5m
      0
      5:50 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      8:45 AM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 5m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      11:55 AM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 6h 5m 5:50 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:55 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Merced, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $38? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 90%
      0h 15m
      0 mi
      10:30 PM
      San Francisco
      Salesforce Transit Center
      10:45 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      110 mi
      Merced, CA
      Economy
      $4
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Oakland via Sacramento, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:50 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      4:10 PM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 0m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      8:10 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 6h 5m 5:50 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:55 AM Oakland W Oakland BART Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Francisco to Merced, CA via Oakland, you can save more than $33? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 80%
      0h 20m
      0 mi
      6:05 PM
      San Francisco
      5th/Townsend
      6:25 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      110 mi
      Merced, CA
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Oakland via Sacramento, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:50 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      4:10 PM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 0m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Sacramento
      Bus Stop
      8:10 PM
      Oakland
      W Oakland BART Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to Oakland is $26 on 9/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and Oakland

See here how frequent the connections between Merced, CA and Oakland are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Merced, CA to Oakland. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Merced, CA and Oakland.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 4 buses from Merced, CA to Oakland, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Oakland, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to Oakland

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to Oakland in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to Oakland starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:50 PM
Latest Bus 5:50 AM
Daily Bus Routes 1 Ø
Distance 103.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to Oakland

Every day, 1 buses from 2 bus companies leave Merced, CA for Oakland: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
Tuesday 09/08
Wednesday 09/09
Thursday 09/10
$44
Friday 09/11
$50
Saturday 09/12
$42
Sunday 09/13
$41
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
$35
Friday 09/18
$34
Saturday 09/19
$34
Sunday 09/20
$40
Monday 09/21
$39
Tuesday 09/22
Wednesday 09/23
$26
Thursday 09/24
$40
Friday 09/25
$38
Saturday 09/26
$38
Sunday 09/27
Monday 09/28
Tuesday 09/29
$34
Wednesday 09/30
Thursday 10/01
$40
Friday 10/02
$38
Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to Oakland

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Merced, CA to Oakland, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $34, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Oakland. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Oakland, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

How to save money travelling from Merced, CA to Oakland

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 Oakland 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Merced, CA to Oakland

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

Greyhound US from Merced, CA to Oakland

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $41
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Last Bus 5:50 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 8/13/2026

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and Oakland

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

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

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

FAQs about the Merced, CA to Oakland bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 6h 5m to reach Oakland. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $50. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Oakland.

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

Every day, the Merced, CA to Oakland bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to Oakland is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. 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 Oakland?

The earliest bus arriving in Oakland from Merced, CA starts at 1:50 PM. 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 Oakland?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for Oakland starts at 5:50 AM. 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 Oakland route?

When traveling by bus from Merced, CA to Oakland, 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 Merced, CA and Oakland?

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

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

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 1 daily trips between Merced, CA and Oakland. 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 Merced, CA to Oakland?

Prices and availability for 1 trips between Merced, CA and Oakland 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 Merced, CA to Oakland

Economy
Economy

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

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