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There are 6 intercity buses per day from Merritt to Vancouver. Traveling by bus from Merritt to Vancouver usually takes around 3 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Ebus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $57.76 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Ebus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Average score for buses from Merritt to Vancouver
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: That I got a window seat. Cons: Need a net across the back seat. An arm rest between the two seats. Tips: Enjoy your ride.
5.0
Pros: I really enjoyed the view of the mountains and landscape! It was a long trip and we were 2 hours late however I was too busy enjoying the scenery so it was okay. Cons: No improvements needed. Tips: No tips.
Bus tickets for a trip from Merritt to Vancouver cost $58.16 on average. Tickets cheaper than $58.16 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Merritt to Vancouver is expected to be between $82 and $90. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is December 16, 2025, when tickets are available for December 16, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $82.
There are 3 bus lines from Merritt to Vancouver available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 4 daily trips, Ebus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebus | 4 | 3h 35m | $58.54 |
| Ebus | 4 | 3h 34m | $64.99 |
| Rider Express | 2 | 3h 28m | $61.74 |
ebus is a family-owned bus carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. On your trip from Merritt to Vancouver, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 4 daily trips from Merritt to Vancouver, the journey usually takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes.
Book Ebus from Merritt to Vancouver from $64. There are 4 Ebus schedules from Merritt to Vancouver and you can expect on average to pay for a Ebus ticket to Vancouver. In Merritt, Ebus departs to Vancouver from Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel and no other station. In Vancouver, Ebus arrives at Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth and no other station.
An average trip on Ebus from Merritt to Vancouver takes 3 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Ebus trip will get you to Vancouver in 3 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Ebus offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Vancouver.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 192 kilometers from Merritt to Vancouver. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merritt to Vancouver, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Merritt has two bus stations with service to Vancouver.
Esso-Popeye's Chicken - 3683 De Wolf Way
Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel
Image credit: ZhengZhou
Link to image attributionThe historic Pacific Central Station is Vancouver’s primary train station for Amtrak and VIA Rail service, as well as a bus station for numerous carriers. The impressive Beaux-Arts style station opened in 1919, and is within walking distance of Science World, Strathcona Park, and the lively Gastown neighborhood. Plus, walking just across the street from Pacific Central Station gives you access to Vancouver's SkyTrain public transit system at the Main Street–Science World station. With free WiFi, restrooms, and several restaurants and shops on the premises, Pacific Central Station is a convenient place to start or end your trip.
Pacific Central Station
Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth
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