What is the travel distance from Merced to Los Angeles?

The distance separating Merced and Los Angeles is 258 miles (415 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Merced to Los Angeles start their journey at Merced Bus Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rose Bowl Loop, Sunset Strip, Griffith Park, Norton Simon Museum and Universal Studios & Universal City Walk.

Bus Merced to Los Angeles from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	5h 55m	3:00pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 35m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:34 AM PST.

Get from Merced to Los Angeles

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5266 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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 Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 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.

Fronteras del Norte

3.5/53 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

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 Merced and Los Angeles?

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

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

What is the travel distance from Merced to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$50

11/16

$43

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11/18

$50

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11/20

$39

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The cheapest trip from Merced to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $39

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

You can expect to pay from $39 to $84 for a bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound 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.