What is the distance between Merced and Stockton?

Merced and Stockton are 64 miles (102 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Stockton from Merced, chances are that your bus will depart from Merced Bus Station and arrive at Stockton Bus Station. These are the main 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 Stockton?

Once in Stockton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Stockton Arena, Mexican Heritage Center, Haggin Museum, Stockton Heat and Stockton Symphony.

Bus Merced to Stockton from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Merced to Stockton on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	1h 35m	7:40am	Stockton (GLI), CA	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1h 20m	3:30pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	Fastest
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	1h 20m	11:55am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1h 50m	12:00am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Stockton on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Merced Bus Stop	1h 35m	7:40am	Stockton (GLI), CA	Cheapest
2:10pm	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1h 20m	3:30pm	Stockton (GLI), CA	Fastest
11:10am	Merced Bus Station	1h 40m	12:50pm	Stockton	No tags
10:35am	Merced Bus Station	1h 20m	11:55am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags
10:10pm	Merced Bus Station	1h 50m	12:00am	Stockton Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 2:45 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Stockton.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $41	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $20	Average Duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Merced to Stockton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Stockton. The journey takes about 1 hour 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 13mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Stockton, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30

Average bus trip duration1h 35m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure6:05am

Distance63 miles (101 km)

Latest bus departure10:10pm

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Los Limousines

3.5/5250 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

FlixBus

3.5/510,685 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.

Tufesa

3.5/5685 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.1

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

3.5/587,278 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Merced to Stockton Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Stockton from Merced, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Stockton?

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Stops in Stockton

A - Stockton Bus Station

B - Martin Luther King Blvd

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Stockton, CA

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

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The cheapest trip from Merced to Stockton, CA was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $38 for a bus ticket from Merced to Stockton, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-09-29.

Usually Los Limousines, Tufesa 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Merced to Stockton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Merced to Stockton, 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 Merced to Stockton.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Merced to Stockton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus Tickets from Merced to Stockton, CA

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Stockton.

Bus Merced to Stockton, CA: Trip Overview

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Merced to Stockton Bus

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Stockton?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Stockton, CA

What is the distance between Merced and Stockton?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Stockton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Merced by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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