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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Merced to Santa Rosa. Traveling by bus from Merced to Santa Rosa usually takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 145 mi (233 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $73.70 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Autobuses Monarca |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Merced to Santa Rosa?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Merced to Santa Rosa. Autobuses Monarca is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 1 | 4h 21m | $75.18 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Merced to Santa Rosa from $74. Typically there is one Autobuses Monarca schedule per day from Merced to Santa Rosa and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Santa Rosa. In Merced, Autobuses Monarca departs to Santa Rosa from Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St . In Santa Rosa, Autobuses Monarca arrives at 2019 Sebastopol Road .
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Merced to Santa Rosa takes 4 hours and 21 minutes , while the fastest available Autobuses Monarca trip will get you to Santa Rosa in 4 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes to cover the 145 miles from Merced to Santa Rosa. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Merced to Santa Rosa. It leaves the station in Merced at 2:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Merced to Santa Rosa. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Merced to Santa Rosa; ticket prices start at $26.00.
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.
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 Santa Rosa?
Main arrival station: 2019 Sebastopol Road
All buses from Merced arrive at one main station in Santa Rosa.
All bus stations in Santa Rosa:
2019 Sebastopol Road
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