How far is Fresno from Merced?

Fresno and Merced are 56 miles (89 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fresno to Merced?

Most of the buses traveling from Fresno to Merced leave from 1157 F St and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Fresno to Merced from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:40am	E St	30m	10:10am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Fresno to Merced on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
Bus	9:45am	1157 F St	50m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:50pm	Amtrak Station	1h 15m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	1157 F St	1h 5m	10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:10pm	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	55m	2:05pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fresno to Merced

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 57 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

57mAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $56	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $17	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,292 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Los Limousines

3.5/5264 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Tufesa

3.5/5694 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi2.9

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Fresno Merced recent customer reviews

Nice and clean. Very pleasant trip.

Marcus C.

March 13, 2019

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Fresno and Merced?

Stops in Fresno

A - 1157 F St

B - Amtrak Station

C - E St

D - Train / Greyhound Station

E - W Shaw Ave

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Fresno, US to Merced by bus

How far is Fresno from Merced?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$16

11/11

$16

Today

$13

11/13

$14

11/14

$13

11/15

$12

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The cheapest trip from Fresno, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $50 for a bus ticket from Fresno, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually Los Limousines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.