Bus Tickets from Merced to San Diego, CA, US

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  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: November 23 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Station
    Arrival time: November 23 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Cross Border Xpress CBX (USA)
    Operated by: Los LimousinesLos Limousines
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 23 at
    Departure city: Merced
    Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
    Arrival time: November 24 at
    Destination city: San Diego
    Destination location: Downtown SD (Seaport)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to San Diego

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$169Average Duration12h 15m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$60 - US$98Average Duration9h 19m
53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Merced to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 9 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
9h 19mAverage Duration
US$60Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$79
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 15m
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance588 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

Merced to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Merced to San Diego?

    The distance between Merced and San Diego is around 594 km (369 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Merced to San Diego?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Merced Bus Station, in Merced, and end it at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-31
US$72
09-01
US$95
Today
US$68
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09-07
US$75
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Merced to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of US$68

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

You can expect to pay from US$68 to US$155 for a bus ticket from Merced to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$75 which is on 2025-09-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Merced to San Diego that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Merced to San Diego, CA, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from San Diego, CA, US to Merced

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