Bus from San Diego to Merced, CA from $64

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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Merced, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Merced, CA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $64
Tuesday
from $70
Wednesday
Thursday
from $71
Friday
from $65
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    17h 45m
    0
    9:25 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:30 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    10h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    17h 45m
    0
    9:25 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $70
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    7:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    11:30 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    10h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    9:00 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • FlixBus
    17h 45m
    0
    9:25 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    3:10 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71
  • Greyhound US
    10h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 20m
      0
      8:10 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      2:50 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 5h 20m
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Truxtun Ave
      11:30 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    11h 40m
    0
    6:15 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    19h 40m
    0
    6:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    2:15 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    18h 40m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    2:15 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    10h 20m
    0
    7:35 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    5:55 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Bakersfield, CA, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      15h 20m
      0
      8:10 AM
      San Diego
      Old Town Transit Center
      2:50 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Amtrak Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 5h 20m
    • FlixBus
      3h 20m
      0
      8:10 PM
      Bakersfield, CA
      Truxtun Ave
      11:30 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
    Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $7

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Merced, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Merced, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from San Diego to Merced, CA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Diego and Merced, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from San Diego to Merced, CA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Merced, CA, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 10 times every day by bus from San Diego to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Merced, CA starting from $64!

Cheapest Bus $64
Fastest Bus 10h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Latest Bus 9:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 368.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Merced, CA

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/22/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$64
Tuesday 06/24
$70
Wednesday 06/25
Thursday 06/26
$71
Friday 06/27
$65
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
$71
Monday 06/30
$80
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
Saturday 07/05
Sunday 07/06
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
Saturday 07/19

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Merced, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $64, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Merced, CA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $71.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Merced, CA, with $64. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $65.

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

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Merced, CA

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

Greyhound US from San Diego to Merced, CA

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $65
Fastest Bus 10h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Last Bus 7:35 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/19/2025

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Merced, CA bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $64 and takes 18h 5m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $64 and $87. 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 San Diego to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Merced, CA bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Diego to Merced, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from San Diego starts at 7:15 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 San Diego to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Merced, CA starts at 9:25 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 San Diego Merced, CA route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Merced, CA, 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 San Diego and Merced, CA?

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

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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