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Merced to Modesto Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Merced to Modesto?
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Merced to Modesto.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$16.02 | Avg. Price$10.24 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips6 |
Duration | Duration0h 52m | Duration0h 37m |
Bus from Merced to Modesto: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Merced to Modesto. Traveling by bus from Merced to Modesto usually takes around 50 minutes, but the fastest Los Limousines bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $11.98 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
How much is a bus ticket from Merced to Modesto?
Bus tickets for a trip from Merced to Modesto cost $18.38 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. 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 Modesto by month
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. Booking a few days before your trip can make your ticket cheaper than booking day-of.
What bus companies travel from Merced to Modesto?
There are 3 bus lines from Merced to Modesto available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Each of these companies only runs one bus per day. The following table helps you compare your available choices:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 0h 50m | $13.22 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 0h 43m | $26.20 |
| Tufesa Internacional | 1 | 1h 0m | $25.00 |
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 1 bus trips from Merced to Modesto every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Modesto usually start from $12.
Book Los Limousines from Merced to Modesto from $26. There are 2 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Merced to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Modesto. In Merced, Los Limousines departs to Modesto from Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St . In Modesto, Los Limousines arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Merced to Modesto takes 0 hours and 43 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Modesto in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Modesto.
Book Tufesa Internacional from Merced to Modesto from $25. Typically there is one Tufesa Internacional schedule per day from Merced to Modesto and you can expect on average to pay for a Tufesa Internacional ticket to Modesto. In Merced, Tufesa Internacional departs to Modesto from Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St . In Modesto, Tufesa Internacional arrives at Modesto Bus Station .
An average trip on Tufesa Internacional from Merced to Modesto takes 1 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Tufesa Internacional trip will get you to Modesto in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Merced to Modesto
The bus takes an average of 50 minutes to cover the 37 miles from Merced to Modesto. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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, 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 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merced to Modesto, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Merced to Modesto. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Merced to Modesto; ticket prices start at $10.00.
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.
Modesto
Image credit: Tom Hilton
Link to image attributionModesto is a city in Central Valley, California. The city is known for its large agricultural industry and number of museums. Modesto is home to museums, natural history sites, and planetariums, like the Great Valley Museum and McHenry Museum. It also has different amusement and recreational centers offering playgrounds, rides, go-cart, and more, like Funworks Modesto and Graceada Park. As for nature lovers, Modesto features places for sports, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics, like Jacob Myers Park and Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. The city is also a fun place for arts with the Graffiti Summer and the Gallo Center for the Arts.
The CA city is ideal for all craft beer and wine lovers, as it has several breweries and wineries to visit. Modesto also has a vibrant nightlife, with different nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants, and is always brimming with pool parties, trance festivals, DJ nights, and more. Downtown Modesto has become a vibrant place for shopping, dining, and parties.
Modesto features several train and bus lines for those in and around the city. The city is easily accessible by Amtrak and Amtrak Gold Runner for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
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 Modesto?
Main arrival station: Modesto Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Modesto.
All bus stations in Modesto:
Modesto Bus Station
1001 9th St Ste C
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