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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UC Santa Barbara | Merced Amtrak | Cheapest | |||||
| Train Station | Merced Amtrak | Fastest | |||||
| UC Santa Barbara | Merced Amtrak | No tags | |||||
| Train Station | Merced Amtrak | No tags |
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Get from Santa Barbara to Merced
The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just €55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santa Barbara and Merced?
Stops in Merced
- A710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
- B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santa Barbara to Merced
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Merced?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced start from €55. The average price for this route is around €66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santa Barbara to Merced?
The average bus journey time from Santa Barbara to Merced is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 329 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 1m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Santa Barbara to Merced route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santa Barbara to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from Santa Barbara to Merced at 14:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santa Barbara to Merced?
A bus journey from Santa Barbara to Merced produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Santa Barbara 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 5749 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santa Barbara to Merced?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santa Barbara 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santa Barbara 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.
The cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Merced was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of €55To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €55 to €86 for a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €55, which is on 2026-01-25.