Bus Tickets from San Luis Obispo to Merced

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  • Departure time: January 18 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: January 19 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 10 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: February 11 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: May 11 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 14 at
    Departure city: San Luis Obispo
    Departure location: San Luis Obispo
    Arrival time: August 15 at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Luis Obispo to Merced

Bus
Average PriceUS$91 - US$96Average Duration13h 30m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$95 - US$95Average Duration13h 2m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 30mAverage Duration
US$91Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$91
Average Bus Trip Duration13h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:30pm
Distance226 km

San Luis Obispo to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Merced

  1. What is the travel distance from San Luis Obispo to Merced?

    San Luis Obispo and Merced are 230 km (143 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Luis Obispo to Merced?

    Buses departing from AMTRAK Station in San Luis Obispo will take you to Merced Bus Station in Merced.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Luis Obispo to Merced was searched and found on Sep 1, 2025 with a price of US$64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Luis Obispo to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$64 to US$94 for a bus ticket from San Luis Obispo to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$64 which is on 2025-09-01.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to Merced.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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