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Merced to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Merced to Los Angeles?
There are usually 10 daily train trips available from Merced to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 1,220.72 | Avg. PriceCZK 1,117.79 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips10 |
Duration | Duration6h 0m | Duration6h 4m |
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from Merced to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Merced to Los Angeles usually takes around 6 hours, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 5m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 804.35 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Merced to Los Angeles cost CZK 892.67 on average. Tickets cheaper than CZK 892.67 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.
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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 19 days in advance to save up to CZK 720.70.
What bus companies travel from Merced to Los Angeles?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Merced to Los Angeles that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 6h 0m | CZK 1,269.85 |
| Greyhound | 5 | 6h 0m | CZK 1,518.07 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Merced to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
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 5 bus trips from Merced to Los Angeles every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Los Angeles usually start from CZK 804.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Merced to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 6 hours to cover the 257 miles from Merced to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 5 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, 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 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Merced to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Merced to Los Angeles 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 Merced to Los Angeles without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Merced to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at CZK 1,080.10.
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
Merced has two bus stations with service to Los Angeles.
All bus stations in Merced:
Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: San Fernando Bus Station
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
800 N Alameda St
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