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Los Angeles to Merced Bus Schedule

Is it better to travel by bus or train from Los Angeles to Merced?

There are usually 15 daily train trips available from Los Angeles to Merced.

Bus
Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
CZK 1,284.01
Avg. Price
CZK 1,190.23
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
3
Daily Trips
15
Duration
Duration
5h 24m
Duration
6h 38m

Bus from Los Angeles to Merced: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Los Angeles to Merced. Traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Merced usually takes around 5 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Tufesa Internacional bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance257 mi (414 km)
Shortest duration3h 20m
Cheapest priceCZK 880.77
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines2

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How much is a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Merced?

Bus tickets for a trip from Los Angeles to Merced cost CZK 996.16 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 996.16 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.

Monthly avg. prices

CZK 1,574CZK 1,259CZK 944CZK 629CZK 315JASONDJFMAMJ
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Merced, mark your calendar for April. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just CZK 1,154. However, taking the bus from Los Angeles to Merced during December is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of CZK 1,343. The best way to find deals on a trip in December is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

CZK 2,098CZK 1,678CZK 1,259CZK 839CZK 4203020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 19 days in advance to save up to CZK 969.52.

What bus companies travel from Los Angeles to Merced?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Merced that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound45h 51mCZK 1,706.15
Tufesa Internacional13h 20mCZK 1,258.84
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Los Angeles to Merced every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Merced usually start from CZK 818.

  • Book Tufesa Internacional from Los Angeles to Merced from CZK 1,259. Typically there is one Tufesa Internacional schedule per day from Los Angeles to Merced and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Merced. In Los Angeles, Tufesa Internacional departs to Merced from 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima . In Merced, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St .

    An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from Los Angeles to Merced takes 3 hours and 20 minutes .

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Los Angeles to Merced

The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 257 miles from Los Angeles to Merced. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. 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.

Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Los Angeles to Merced, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Los Angeles to Merced 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 Los Angeles to Merced without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Merced; ticket prices start at CZK 1,070.01.

City Information

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Merced

Merced is a beautiful city in the Central Valley of California. Nicknamed the Gateway to Yosemite, it’s no shock to learn Merced is only about an hour and a half drive from Yosemite National Park. But if you’d prefer to stay in town, Merced has an abundance of gorgeous parks, winding bike routes, golf courses, hiking, boating, fishing, camping – the list goes on.

For indoor fun, check out the Merced Multicultural Art Centre for art viewing and classes. Or, if you’re on the hunt for a bargain or home decor, visit the Merced Antique Mall with 7500 square feet of antiques and curios. Once you’ve worked up an appetite perusing, head to the Hilmar Cheese Company to tour the factory, watch the packaging process, and, the best part, eat all the free samples. To make it a full charcuterie meal, visit the Merced Fruit Barn. As a sort of farmer’s market, the Fruit Barn has arguably the best fresh and dried fruit in the state and a deli on-site for any and all sandwich needs.

The nearest major airport is Merced Regional Airport. Amtrak has routes through the city to Seattle, Yosemite Valley, and San Francisco, and Greyhound connects LA to Merced.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Los Angeles?

Main departure station: North Hollywood Bus Station

Buses to Merced leave from 4 stations in Los Angeles.

All bus stations in Los Angeles:

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima

Where does the bus arrive in Merced?

Main arrival station: Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St

All buses from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Merced.

All bus stations in Merced:

  • Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St

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