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Vancouver to Merritt Bus Schedule

Bus from Vancouver to Merritt: Journey Information

There are 6 intercity buses per day from Vancouver to Merritt. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Merritt usually takes around 3 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Ebus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance119 mi (192 km)
Shortest duration3h 40m
Cheapest price$58.47
Trips per day6
Most frequent serviceEbus
Bus lines3

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Vancouver to Merritt

(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Payal

December 8, 2022- Visiting friends

Ebus

Pros: I get to meet the special person after 20 days. Cons: Everything was good. Tips: I am sure everybody will like the travelling.

5.0

Jennifer

June 9, 2019- Solo travel

Ebus

Pros: The sceener. Cons: Nothing.

How much is a bus ticket from Vancouver to Merritt?

Bus tickets for a trip from Vancouver to Merritt cost $58.95 on average. Tickets cheaper than $58.95 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

Average bus ticket prices from Vancouver to Merritt by travel date

$105$70$35NovNov

Bus tickets from Vancouver to Merritt are expected to cost between $83 and $86 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Merritt within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $84. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly avg. prices

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Traveling from Vancouver to Merritt by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $62 whenever you decide to travel.

What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Merritt?

There are 3 bus lines from Vancouver to Merritt 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ebus43h 45m$59.03
Ebus43h 45m$65.57
Rider Express24h 7m$61.91
  • 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 Vancouver to Merritt, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 4 daily trips from Vancouver to Merritt, the journey usually takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes.

  • Book Ebus from Vancouver to Merritt from $65. There are 4 Ebus schedules from Vancouver to Merritt and you can expect on average to pay for a Ebus ticket to Merritt. In Vancouver, Ebus departs to Merritt from Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth and no other station. In Merritt, Ebus arrives at Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel and no other station.

    An average trip on Ebus from Vancouver to Merritt takes 3 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Ebus trip will get you to Merritt in 3 hours and 40 minutes .

    On weekends, Ebus offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Merritt.

  • Rider Express is a bus company with services across several provinces in Canada with daily stops at major cities like Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Rider Express is known for their friendly customer service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the onboard WiFi.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Vancouver to Merritt

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 192 kilometers from Vancouver to Merritt. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 40 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.

Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Merritt. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Vancouver to Merritt, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Vancouver to Merritt every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Vancouver to Merritt without transferring.

City Information

Vancouver

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.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Vancouver?

Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station - CAVACAMT-0

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Main departure station: Pacific Central Station

The 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.

All bus stations in Vancouver:

  • Pacific Central Station

  • Pacific Central Station - Rider Express Booth

Where does the bus arrive in Merritt?

Main arrival station: Esso-Popeye's Chicken - 3683 De Wolf Way

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Merritt.

Bus stations in Merritt:

  • Esso-Popeye's Chicken - 3683 De Wolf Way

  • Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel

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