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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Merritt to Golden. Traveling by bus from Merritt to Golden usually takes around 6 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Rider Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours,
| Distance | 186 mi (300 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $68.92 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Rider Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Merritt to Golden?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Merritt to Golden. Rider Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Express | 2 | 6h 2m | $69.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 186 miles from Merritt to Golden. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Merritt to Golden for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merritt to Golden, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Merritt?
Main departure station: Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel
Most buses depart from the main station in Merritt.
All bus stations in Merritt:
Across Best Western Plus Merritt Hotel
Where does the bus arrive in Golden?
Main arrival station: 1050 Trans Canada Hwy
All buses from Merritt arrive at one main station in Golden.
All bus stations in Golden:
1050 Trans Canada Hwy
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