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Bus from Merced to Fort Smith: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Merced to Fort Smith. Traveling by bus from Merced to Fort Smith usually takes around 44 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 43 hours,

Distance1454 mi (2339 km)
Shortest duration43h 0m
Cheapest price$113.00
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
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What bus companies travel from Merced to Fort Smith?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Merced to Fort Smith. Greyhound 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.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound21d 20h 50m$113.00
  • 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 2 bus trips from Merced to Fort Smith every day, with the average journey taking around 44 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Fort Smith usually start from $86.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Merced to Fort Smith

The bus takes an average of 44 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 1454 miles from Merced to Fort Smith. However, the fastest bus only takes 43 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.

Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Merced to Fort Smith.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merced to Fort Smith, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Merced to Fort Smith. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.

City Information

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 Merced?

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

Most buses depart from the main station in Merced.

All bus stations in Merced:

  • Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St

Where does the bus arrive in Fort Smith?

Main arrival station: Ft Smith Depot

All buses from Merced arrive at one main station in Fort Smith.

All bus stations in Fort Smith:

  • Ft Smith Depot

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