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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Merced to Los Angeles?
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Merced to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$47.62 | Avg. Price$40.36 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips7 | Daily Trips8 |
Duration | Duration7h 34m | Duration5h 51m |
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Merced to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Merced to Los Angeles usually takes around 7 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $31.47 |
| Trips per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Merced to Los Angeles
- Autobuses Monarca: 2 daily buses from $68
- Greyhound: 8 daily buses from $31
- Los Limousines: 4 daily buses from $48
How much is a bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Merced to Los Angeles cost $41.71 on average. Tickets cheaper than $41.71 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 Merced to Los Angeles by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Merced to Los Angeles in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $42 to $49. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on January 23, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Los Angeles this week, bus tickets are available starting at $43.
Prices as travel date approaches
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 25 days in advance to save up to $38.87.
What bus companies travel from Merced to Los Angeles?
There are 3 bus lines from Merced to Los Angeles available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 daily trips, Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 2 | 6h 0m | $68.02 |
| Greyhound | 8 | 6h 49m | $56.09 |
| Los Limousines | 4 | 11h 29m | $54.05 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Merced to Los Angeles from $68. There are 2 trips per day offered by Autobuses Monarca from Merced to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Los Angeles. In Merced, Autobuses Monarca departs to Los Angeles from Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St . In Los Angeles, Autobuses Monarca arrives at 1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd and one other station.
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Merced to Los Angeles takes 6 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Los Angeles in 5 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.
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 8 bus trips from Merced to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from $31.
Book Los Limousines from Merced to Los Angeles from $48. There are 4 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Merced to Los Angeles and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Los Angeles. In Merced, Los Limousines departs to Los Angeles from Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St . In Los Angeles, Los Limousines arrives at 10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima and one other station.
An average trip on Los Limousines from Merced to Los Angeles takes 11 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Los Angeles in 5 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Merced to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 257 miles from Merced to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 15 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Los Angeles, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merced to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Merced to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 10 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Merced to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at $30.00.
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.
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.
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 Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: North Hollywood Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
North Hollywood Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
San Fernando Bus Station
10413 Laurel Canyon Blvd Pacoima
Los Angeles Bus Station
1234 Laurel Canyon Blvd
1716 7th Street
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