Bus Fresno, CA to Merced, CA - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tufesa International for the next days.

today

$39

tomorrow

Sunday

$12

Monday

$10

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tufesa International	0h 30m	10:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop		Economy	$39	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	4:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	5:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:30 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	1:45 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	0h 55m	12:50 PM	Fresno, CA	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	1:45 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar), Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	4:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	5:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:30 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	1:45 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	0h 55m	12:50 PM	Fresno, CA	CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)	1:45 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar), Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Tufesa International	0h 30m	10:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	1h 5m	4:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	5:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station		Economy	$14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	1h 5m	4:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	5:45 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Greyhound US	1h 5m	12:55 PM	Fresno, CA	Tulare St. Bus Station	2:00 PM	Merced, CA	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Tulare St. Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Tufesa International	0h 30m	10:40 AM	Fresno, CA	Central Bus Station	11:10 AM	Merced, CA	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from Tufesa International goes from Central Bus Station, Fresno, CA (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Merced, CA (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA is $10 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA

See here how frequent the connections between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International that travel 2 times every day by bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	0h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:40 AM
Latest Bus	12:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	54.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International

Cheapest bus connections from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave Fresno, CA for Merced, CA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$39

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$12

Monday 07/27

$10

Tuesday 07/28

$14

Wednesday 07/29

$39

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$12

Saturday 08/01

$12

Sunday 08/02

$12

Monday 08/03

$39

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$41

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$41

Saturday 08/08

$15

Sunday 08/09

$16

Monday 08/10

$39

Tuesday 08/11

$15

Wednesday 08/12

$41

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $10, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Fresno, CA and Merced, CA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Fresno, CA and Merced, CA.

Central Bus Station

Tulare St 2660

Tulare St. Bus Station

Tulare Street 2650

ACN

F St 1142

CSU Fresno (Shaw & Cedar)

NE West - Dakota

Bus Station

W 16th St 710

Amtrak

W 24th St 324

Bus Stop

West Av @ 1st

Service and Comfort on the bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA? Or which bus companies serve the route Fresno, CA to Merced, CA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Fresno, CA to Merced, CA bus

How much does a Fresno, CA Merced, CA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 1h 5m to reach Merced, CA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $39. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Merced, CA.

On average, how many connections are available from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA each day?

Every day, the Fresno, CA to Merced, CA bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA take?

The fastest bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA is offered by Tufesa International and takes 0h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA?

The earliest bus arriving in Merced, CA from Fresno, CA starts at 10:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA?

The latest bus trip departing from Fresno, CA for Merced, CA starts at 12:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Fresno, CA Merced, CA route?

When traveling by bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA?

You can check all the direct connections between Fresno, CA and Merced, CA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tufesa International.

What can I take with me on the Fresno, CA to Merced, CA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Fresno, CA Merced, CA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Fresno, CA Merced, CA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Fresno, CA to Merced, CA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Fresno, CA to Merced, CA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Fresno, CA and to Merced, CA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Fresno, CA and to Merced, CA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!