What is the travel distance from Merced to San Diego?

The distance separating Merced and San Diego is 369 miles (594 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Merced to San Diego start their journey at Merced Bus Station and wind up at Mission Valley Sheraton. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in San Diego?

Once in San Diego, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, Pacific Surf School, USS Midway Museum and Old Town.

Bus Merced to San Diego from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merced to San Diego on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	15h 25m	4:25pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	9h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	14h 55m	3:55pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	10h 45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	12h 40m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	10h	6:30pm	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	14h 45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	13h 10m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Next departures for Merced to San Diego on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	14h 45m	11:50pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	9h	3:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	13h 10m	2:10pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	No tags
	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	10h 45m	11:45am	Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	12h 40m	9:45pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	10h	6:30pm	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	12h 40m	1:40pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	13h 10m	10:15pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:18 PM PST.

Get from Merced to San Diego

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

12h 35mAverage Duration

364 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5263 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,282 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Merced and San Diego?

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merced to San Diego, CA, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$97

11/10

$94

Today

$55

11/12

$56

11/13

No data

11/14

$69

11/15

$55

11/16

$75

The cheapest trip from Merced to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $141 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 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.