What is the distance between Sacramento and Merced?

About 104 miles (168 km) separate Sacramento and Merced.

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

If you're headed to Merced from Sacramento, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Sacramento Station and arrive at Merced Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sacramento to Merced from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Merced on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15am	Sacramento Valley Station	3h 20m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
7:05am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	1h 55m	9:00am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	Fastest
9:55pm	Greyhound Sacramento Station	3h	12:55am	Merced Bus Stop	No tags
9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	2h 45m	12:35pm	Merced Amtrak	No tags
6:00am	Sacramento Franklin Blvd	2h 30m	8:30am	Merced Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Merced

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $47	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $54	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Sacramento and Merced?

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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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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Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Los Limousines

3.5/5268 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.9

Wifi2.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 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.

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

3.5/587,394 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 Sacramento, US to Merced by bus

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

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

$25

11/24

$29

Today

$25

11/26

$32

11/27

No data

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11/30

$26

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

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $44 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-30.