Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Fe Depot | Merced Amtrak | Cheapest | |||||
 | Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | Merced Bus Station | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
 | Greyhound Bus Stop | Merced Bus Stop | No tags | |||||
| Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA) | Merced Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:49 PM PST.
Get from San Diego to Merced
The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Merced?
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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 from San Diego, CA, US to Merced by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Diego to Merced?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Diego to Merced start at R 1 114. The average price for this route is around R 1 754. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Diego to Merced?
The average bus journey time from San Diego to Merced is 10h 45m, covering a distance of 618 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 35m and is operated by Los Limousines.
Which bus companies service the San Diego to Merced route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Los Limousines, Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Diego to Merced?
The earliest bus departs from San Diego to Merced at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Diego to Merced?
A bus trip from San Diego to Merced produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from San Diego 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 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Diego to Merced?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA, US to Merced was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 265To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Merced as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 265 to R 3 520 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 265, which is on 2025-12-30.
Usually Greyhound 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.
