- Merced to Santa Maria buses
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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 | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
![]() | Bus | 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way | Nicholson Ave | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Merced Bus Stop | Nicholson Ave | No tags |
Get from Merced to Santa Maria
The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $299, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Merced to Santa Maria start from $299. The average price for this route is around $299. 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 Santa Maria?
The average bus travel time from Merced to Santa Maria is 13h 55m, covering a distance of 262 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Merced to Santa Maria route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Merced to Santa Maria?
The earliest bus departs from Merced to Santa Maria at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Merced to Santa Maria?
A bus trip from Merced to Santa Maria generates an estimated 7 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 Santa Maria?
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 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Merced to Santa Maria?
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 Santa Maria?
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 Santa Maria?
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.







