What is the travel distance from Merced to Los Angeles?

The distance separating Merced and Los Angeles is 258 miles (415 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Merced to Los Angeles start their journey at Merced Bus Station and wind up at UCLA. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

Once in Los Angeles, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rose Bowl Loop, Sunset Strip, Griffith Park, Norton Simon Museum and Universal Studios & Universal City Walk.

Bus Merced to Los Angeles from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	6h 5m	12:05am	Los Angeles Bus Station	Cheapest
7:00pm	Merced Bus Station	6h	1:00am	Los Angeles Bus Station	Fastest
6:00pm	Merced Bus Station	1d 5h	11:30pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
7:00pm	Merced Bus Station	10h 45m	5:45am	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
7:00pm	Merced Bus Station	6h	1:00am	Los Angeles Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on September 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 25m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
9:15am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 25m	3:40pm	Los Angeles (Americanstar)	No tags
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags
9:15am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	5h 55m	3:10pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on September 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 35m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on September 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 35m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Next departures for Merced to Los Angeles on September 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 30m	7:30am	Los Angeles Union Station	Cheapest
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	Fastest
9:05am	1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way	6h 35m	3:40pm	Los Angeles Union Station	No tags
1:00am	Merced Bus Stop	6h 10m	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	No tags
8:30am	Merced Bus Station	5h 30m	2:00pm	Suc. Pacoima	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Los Angeles.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $115	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$38 - $63	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Merced to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest ticket

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Merced to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$74

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance261 miles (420 km)

Latest bus departure7:00pm

Compare bus companies

Los Limousines

3.5/5241 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi2.7

Based on 241 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Los Limousines ticket prices on this trip start at $74

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,369 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

Greyhound

3.5/587,230 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

Fronteras del Norte

3/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Fronteras del Norte ticket prices on this trip start at $92

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

Monarca

1/510 reviews

Staff1.7

Timeliness1.5

Cleanliness0

Wifi0

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 1.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the wifi. Monarca ticket prices on this trip start at $81

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Bus was an hour late, the condition of the bus was poor, don't think I'm going to use the bus again.

Stephanie L.

September 2, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Merced to Los Angeles Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Merced and Los Angeles?

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Los Angeles, US

What is the travel distance from Merced to Los Angeles?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Merced to Los Angeles?
What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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

Best price found

09/01

$60

09/02

$37

Today

$36

09/04

$34

09/05

$56

09/06

$40

09/07

$38

09/08

$46

The cheapest trip from Merced to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $89 for a bus ticket from Merced to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-09-04.

Usually FlixBus, 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.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus Tickets from Merced to Los Angeles, US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Merced to Los Angeles.

Bus Merced to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Greyhound Merced Los Angeles recent customer reviews

Merced to Los Angeles Bus

Where are the popular stops in Merced and Los Angeles?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Merced - Los Angeles, US

What is the travel distance from Merced to Los Angeles?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Los Angeles?

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