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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Goshen to Merced. Traveling by bus from Goshen to Merced usually takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Autobuses Monarca bus can make the trip in just one hour and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $40.10 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Los Limousines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Goshen to Merced?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Goshen to Merced that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Los Limousines usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autobuses Monarca | 1 | 1h 55m | $40.83 |
| Los Limousines | 2 | 2h 26m | $45.21 |
Book Autobuses Monarca from Goshen to Merced from $40. Typically there is one Autobuses Monarca schedule per day from Goshen to Merced and you can expect on average to pay for a Autobuses Monarca ticket to Merced. In Goshen, Autobuses Monarca departs to Merced from Visalia Betty Dr . In Merced, Autobuses Monarca arrives at Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St .
An average trip on Autobuses Monarca from Goshen to Merced takes 1 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Autobuses Monarca offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Merced.
Book Los Limousines from Goshen to Merced from $45. There are 2 trips per day offered by Los Limousines from Goshen to Merced and you can expect on average to pay for a Los Limousines ticket to Merced. In Goshen, Los Limousines departs to Merced from Visalia Betty Dr . In Merced, Los Limousines arrives at Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St .
An average trip on Los Limousines from Goshen to Merced takes 2 hours and 26 minutes , while the fastest available Los Limousines trip will get you to Merced in 1 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Los Limousines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Merced.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 88 miles from Goshen to Merced. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 55 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 Merced 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 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Goshen to Merced, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Goshen to Merced 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 Goshen to Merced without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Goshen to Merced; ticket prices start at $17.75.
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 Goshen?
Main departure station: Visalia Betty Dr
Most buses depart from the main station in Goshen.
All bus stations in Goshen:
Visalia Betty Dr
Where does the bus arrive in Merced?
Main arrival station: Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St
All buses from Goshen arrive at one main station in Merced.
All bus stations in Merced:
Viajes Express - 710 W 16th St
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