Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Phoenix to Merced on November 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Los Limousines
Phoenix E Jefferson St
Merced Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Phoenix Bus Station
Merced Bus StopFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Phoenix Bus Station
1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags
FlixBus
Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
1579 Martin Luther King Jr WayNo tags
Amtrak
Phoenix (North), AZ
Merced AmtrakNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:08 PM MST.

Get from Phoenix to Merced

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
21h 10mAverage Duration
545 milesDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Phoenix, AZ to Merced by bus

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

Best price found
11/24
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11/25
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Today
$115
11/27
$133
11/28
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11/29
$133
11/30
$133
12/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Phoenix, AZ to Merced was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $526 for a bus ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus, Amtrak 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.

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