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Merced to Sacramento Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Merced to Sacramento?
There are usually 30 daily train trips available from Merced to Sacramento.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$26.83 | Avg. Price$31.91 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips30 |
Duration | Duration2h 35m | Duration3h 55m |
Bus from Merced to Sacramento: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Merced to Sacramento. Traveling by bus from Merced to Sacramento usually takes around 2 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 104 mi (168 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $21.48 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Merced to Sacramento?
Bus tickets for a trip from Merced to Sacramento cost $22.83 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 20 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $10.71 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Merced to Sacramento?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Merced to Sacramento that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 1 | 2h 21m | $28.58 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 51m | $28.15 |
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 1 trips per day from Merced to Sacramento, 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 1 bus trips from Merced to Sacramento every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Sacramento usually start from $22.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Merced to Sacramento
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 104 miles from Merced to Sacramento. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Sacramento at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Merced to Sacramento, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Merced to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento; ticket prices start at $22.00.
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.
Sacramento
As the long-held capital city of California, Sacramento has a rich and vibrant history that is reflected in its historic buildings and quarters. The Old Sacramento Waterfront quarter is the best place to explore the city’s rich heritage. Boasting ages-old constructions and a quaint vibe that is reminiscent of the Wild West, the area allows visitors to travel back in time and relive the Gold Rush era. Among the most interesting destinations in the area is the California State Museum, located at the northern edge of the quarter. It offers numerous restored locomotives as well as exhibitions on the United States’ westward expansion. If history is not really your thing, then the Midtown quarter, which boasts a vibrant and expanding art scene, will be a great alternative.
Sacramento is famous for its vast tracts of farmland, so it makes sense that the best dishes are the ones made from locally-grown produce. Among the best places to try out homemade dishes are The Firehouse and The Kitchen. For a bit of an Asian taste, visit Mikuni in Midtown Sacramento.
The busiest bus station in Sacramento is located right in the heart of the city and offers bus service to Portland, Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, among many other places. The main Amtrak train station is the nearby Sacramento Valley Station, which also serves the Gold Line of the local transit light rail. The principal regional airport is the Sacramento International Airport, located 10 miles northwest of Downtown.
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 Sacramento.
All bus stations in Merced:
Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St
1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Where does the bus arrive in Sacramento?
Main arrival station: 420 Richards Blvd
All buses from Merced arrive at one main station in Sacramento.
All bus stations in Sacramento:
420 Richards Blvd
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