What is the distance between Merced and Fresno?

The distance between the two cities is 56 miles (89 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Fresno?

If you're headed to Fresno from Merced, chances are that your bus will depart from Merced Bus Station and arrive at Amtrak Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Merced to Fresno from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Merced to Fresno on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	1h 5m	2:05am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	55m	10:00am	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	Fastest
Bus	10:45am	Merced Bus Station	1h	11:45am	E St	No tags
Bus	9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	1h 15m	10:20am	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	1h	9:30am	1157 F St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Fresno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Fresno. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1hAverage Duration

55 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $56	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $20	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Fresno?

Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Stops in Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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C
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

Tufesa

3.5/5695 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi3

Since 1994, Tufesa has been offering comfortable, safe, and affordable bus travel in the United States (California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Texas) and Mexico (Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa and Guadalajara). Tufesa buses are equipped with comfortable reclining seats, power outlets, bathrooms, and WiFi (only in Mexico). Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to 1 hour before travel time for a small fee. The company accepts e-tickets, so you don't have to worry about printing your boarding pass. With over 1 daily trips, you'll surely find a convenient trip that fits your needs and your schedule.

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Merced to Fresno, US by bus

What is the distance between Merced and Fresno?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Fresno?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$50

11/24

$17

Today

$16

11/26

$17

11/27

$16

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The cheapest trip from Merced to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $50 for a bus ticket from Merced to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Los Limousines 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.