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Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Merced, CA

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

today
$78
tomorrow
$78
Sunday
Monday
$79
Tuesday
$78
Wednesday
$92
Thursday
$73

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 30m 12:15 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 16h 35m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 16h 10m 1:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $82
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $95

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 35m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 17h 30m 12:15 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $97

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 35m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
FlixBus 16h 10m 1:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $79
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $106
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 50m
      0
      10:55 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      12:50 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      1:45 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 35m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 16h 10m 1:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $82
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 50m
      0
      10:55 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      12:50 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      1:45 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 50m
      0
      10:55 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      12:50 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      1:45 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 30m 12:15 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 16h 35m 1:10 PM San Diego Seaport Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 16h 10m 1:35 PM San Diego La Jolla Village 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $77
Greyhound US 10h 0m 7:45 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center 5:45 AM Merced, CA Bus Station  Economy $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Merced, CA via Los Angeles, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 50m
      0
      10:55 PM
      San Diego
      La Jolla Village
      12:50 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 6h 10m
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      7:00 AM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      1:45 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Merced, CA is $53 on 11/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Merced, CA

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Merced, CA are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from San Diego to Merced, CA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between San Diego and Merced, CA.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from San Diego to Merced, CA, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Merced, CA, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Diego to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Merced, CA starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus $53
Fastest Bus 10h 0m
Earliest Bus 12:15 PM
Latest Bus 7:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 368.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Merced, CA

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
Friday 10/23
$78
Saturday 10/24
$78
Sunday 10/25
Monday 10/26
$79
Tuesday 10/27
$82
Wednesday 10/28
$92
Thursday 10/29
$73
Friday 10/30
$99
Saturday 10/31
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
Tuesday 11/03
$79
Wednesday 11/04
$80
Thursday 11/05
$53
Friday 11/06
$60
Saturday 11/07
Sunday 11/08
$71
Monday 11/09
$65
Tuesday 11/10
$71
Wednesday 11/11
$88
Thursday 11/12
Friday 11/13
$73
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Merced, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Merced, CA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $53, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Merced, CA. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Merced, CA, with $73. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $92.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Merced, CA

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 San Diego to Merced, CA 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 San Diego to Merced, CA, 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 San Diego to Merced, CA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Diego to Merced, CA

These are the most booked bus companies between San Diego to Merced, CA from our users.

Greyhound US from San Diego to Merced, CA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route San Diego to Merced, CA:

Cheapest Price $92
Fastest Bus 10h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:45 PM
Last Bus 7:45 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 9/29/2026

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Merced, CA

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Merced, CA

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

FAQs about the San Diego to Merced, CA bus

How much does a San Diego Merced, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 17h 30m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Merced, CA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $106. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Merced, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Merced, CA bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Merced, CA take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Merced, CA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 10h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $99. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Merced, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from San Diego starts at 12:15 PM. 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 San Diego to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Merced, CA starts at 7:45 PM. 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 San Diego Merced, CA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Merced, CA?

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

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Merced, CA 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 San Diego Merced, CA 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 San Diego Merced, CA 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 San Diego to Merced, CA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Diego to Merced, CA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between San Diego and Merced, CA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from San Diego to Merced, CA?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between San Diego and Merced, CA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Merced, CA

Economy
Economy

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

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