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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | San Francisco Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | San Francisco Bus Station | Fastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 12:13 PM PST.
Get from Merced to San Francisco
The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Merced and San Francisco?
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Merced to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to San Francisco start from $53. The average price for this route is around $79. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Merced to San Francisco?
The average bus travel time from Merced to San Francisco is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 178 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Merced to San Francisco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merced to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to San Francisco at 6:05am. And the latest bus departs at 2:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Merced to San Francisco generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Merced to San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to San Francisco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Merced to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Merced to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Merced to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $111To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Merced to San Francisco, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $111 to $158 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-11-29.
