Bus Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$78

Thursday

$81

Friday

$99

Saturday

$93

Sunday

$104

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	16h 0m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	5:10 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington		Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:10:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
	Greyhound US	15h 5m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station		Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 30m	5:50 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
Greyhound US	15h 5m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/27/2026 1:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	15h 5m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station		Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/28/2026 1:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ via Mesa, AZ, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:10:00 AM to Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) at 8/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 30m	5:50 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 5m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/29/2026 1:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ via Mesa, AZ, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:10:00 AM to Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) at 8/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:05 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	1:05 AM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound US	15h 5m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	4:15 PM	Phoenix, AZ	Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/30/2026 1:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Greyhound US	22h 49m	1:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	11:59 PM	Phoenix, AZ	44th St/Washington	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/30/2026 1:10:00 AM to 44th St/Washington, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 49m

Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ via Mesa, AZ, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:10 AM
  
  Merced, CA
  Bus Station
  
  6:10 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $74
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:10:00 AM to Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 6:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Mesa, AZ
  Greyhound
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Phoenix, AZ
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Mesa, AZ (USA) at 8/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Phoenix, AZ (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ is $75 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ

See here how frequent the connections between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ starting from $75!

Cheapest Bus	$75
Fastest Bus	15h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	9:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	543.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Merced, CA for Phoenix, AZ: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$75

Thursday 08/27

$81

Friday 08/28

$98

Saturday 08/29

$93

Sunday 08/30

$108

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$101

Wednesday 09/02

$98

Thursday 09/03

$98

Friday 09/04

$108

Saturday 09/05

$108

Sunday 09/06

$130

Monday 09/07

$134

Tuesday 09/08

$119

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$90

Friday 09/11

$101

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$101

Monday 09/14

$92

Tuesday 09/15

$92

Wednesday 09/16

$92

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$93

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $75, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ, with $75. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $81.

How to save money travelling from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ.

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

24th St & Jefferson St Station

24th St & Jefferson St

27th Av & McDowell Rd Bus Stop

N 27th Ave 1614

Bus Station

E Buckeye Rd 2115

44th St/Washington

Downtown

S 1st St 401S

Service and Comfort on the bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ? Or which bus companies serve the route Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ bus

How much does a Merced, CA Phoenix, AZ bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $75 and takes 16h 0m to reach Phoenix, AZ. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $75 and $110. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phoenix, AZ.

On average, how many connections are available from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ each day?

Every day, the Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ take?

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ?

The earliest bus arriving in Phoenix, AZ from Merced, CA starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for Phoenix, AZ starts at 9:05 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Merced, CA Phoenix, AZ route?

When traveling by bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ?

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and Phoenix, AZ by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Merced, CA Phoenix, AZ bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Merced, CA Phoenix, AZ bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Merced, CA to Phoenix, AZ

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Merced, CA and to Phoenix, AZ

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Merced, CA and to Phoenix, AZ. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!