What is the travel distance from San Diego to Merced?

San Diego and Merced are 369 miles (594 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from San Diego to Merced start their journey at Mission Valley Sheraton and wind up at Merced Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus San Diego to Merced from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Merced on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Downtown SD (Seaport)	16h 15m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	8h 35m	10:35am	Merced Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:55pm	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	14h 5m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Greyhound Bus Stop	10h 25m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	11h 45m	9:15pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:15pm	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	13h 45m	6:00am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	10h 45m	9:15pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)	9h 45m	9:15pm	Merced Bus Station	No tags

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Get from San Diego to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

10h 45mAverage Duration

356 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5263 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

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.

Amtrak

4/55,578 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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.

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

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Merced?

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

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

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

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

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $141 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.