Bus Merced, CA to San Diego - Compare all Companies

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

today

tomorrow

$83

Friday

$89

Saturday

$87

Sunday

$113

Monday

$88

Tuesday

$88

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	13h 10m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:05:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Greyhound US	10h 45m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	12h 40m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:05:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	13h 10m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:05:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:05:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
- Busbud
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	13h 10m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:05:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Limousine Express	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$87	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Limousine Express	10h 15m	8:55 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$87	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/20/2025 1:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:50 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:05:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	12h 40m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	9:45 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:05:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	13h 10m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:15 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:05:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 40m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:40 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
Greyhound US	13h 10m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	2:10 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:05 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  North Hollywood
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:05:00 AM to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
- Busbud
  
  3h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Los Angeles
  Union Station
  
  10:15 PM
  
  San Diego
  Seaport Village
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 12/19/2025 6:30:00 PM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Limousine Express	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$88	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 8:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Limousine Express	10h 15m	8:55 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$88	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 8:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	13h 40m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 9:05:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 10m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	5:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Limousine Express	10h 30m	8:30 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:00 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$88	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:30:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Limousine Express	10h 15m	8:55 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	7:10 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Basic	$88	A Bus from Limousine Express goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:55:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	13h 40m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	10:45 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:05:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	11h 20m	1:00 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	12:20 PM	San Diego	San Ysidro Transit Center	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:00:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to San Diego is $68 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and San Diego

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Merced, CA to San Diego. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Merced, CA and San Diego.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 23 buses from Merced, CA to San Diego, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and San Diego, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, Limousine Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to San Diego starting from $68!

Cheapest Bus	$68
Fastest Bus	9h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	368.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, Limousine Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to San Diego

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Merced, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$83

Friday 12/19

$101

Saturday 12/20

$87

Sunday 12/21

$113

Monday 12/22

$88

Tuesday 12/23

$110

Wednesday 12/24

$107

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$88

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

$68

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego

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

With a price starting from $83, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to San Diego. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $113.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to San Diego, with $68. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $87.

How to save money travelling from Merced, CA to San Diego

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 San Diego 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and San Diego

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

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Service and Comfort on the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Merced, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Merced, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $68 and takes 14h 45m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $68 and $156. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the Merced, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to San Diego is offered by Limousine Express and takes 9h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. 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 San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego 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 San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for San Diego starts at 7:00 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 San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Merced, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, Limousine Express 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 San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and San Diego 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, Limousine Express and FlixBus.

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

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

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 7 daily trips between Merced, CA and San Diego. 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.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Merced, CA and to San Diego

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