Bus from San Francisco, US to Merced: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Merced on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Merced AmtrakCheapest
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Merced AmtrakFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Francisco Bus Station
Merced Bus StopNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Merced AmtrakNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Merced AmtrakNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:16 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 55mAverage Duration
177 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Merced by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Merced?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Merced start from $44. The average price for this route is around $59. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Merced?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Merced is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 177 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Merced route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Merced?

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Merced at 3:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 4:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Merced?

    A bus trip from San Francisco to Merced generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Merced?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Merced?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Merced?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Merced?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-27
$49
11-28
$54
Today
$54
11-30
No data
12-01
$49
12-02
$44
12-03
$41
12-04
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Merced was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $89 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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