How far is Merced from Chico?

The distance between the two cities is 183 miles (295 km).

Bus Merced to Chico from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Merced to Chico on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	8h 10m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	8h 10m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:40pm	Merced Bus Stop	7h 55m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	8h 10m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:25pm	Merced Bus Stop	8h 10m	10:35pm	Chico Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Chico.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $91	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$89 - $89	Average Duration8h 14m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Merced to Chico

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chico. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Chico: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39

Average bus trip duration5h 20m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:05am

Distance183 miles (295 km)

Latest bus departure2:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,822 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,305 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Merced to Chico Bus

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Did you know?

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to Chico?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 20m	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 14m	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Merced by bus?

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