Find coaches from Riverside, CA to Merced

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Next departures from Riverside to Merced on 5 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    		Riverside Station
    		Merced AmtrakCheapest
    Amtrak
      		Riverside Station
      		Merced AmtrakFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		UC Riverside
        		Merced Bus StopNo tags
        Amtrak
          		Riverside Station
          		Merced AmtrakNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		UC Riverside
            		1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags

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            Get from Riverside to Merced

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2bus per day
            19h 15mAverage duration
            290 milesDistance
            12kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Riverside, CA to Merced: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price£71
            Average bus trip duration19h 15m
            Number of daily buses2
            Earliest bus departure12:45
            Distance290 miles
            Latest bus departure18:50

            Riverside to Merced Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - Merced

            1. What's the distance between Riverside and Merced by coach?

              The distance between Riverside and Merced by coach is approximately 289 miles (466 km).

            2. How can I travel from Riverside to Merced avoiding air travel?

              You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Merced was searched and found on 5 Nov 2025 with a price of £49

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

            You can expect to pay from £49 to £63 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £49, which is on 2025-11-05.

            About Bus Travel

            Bus Travel Tips

            Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Riverside to Merced.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Riverside to Merced, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to Merced.

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            Did you know?

            The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

            The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

            Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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