Bus from Merced, CA to San Diego from $53

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Merced, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Limousine Express for the next days.
today
from $67
tomorrow
from $72
Sunday
from $78
Monday
from $78
Tuesday
from $65
Wednesday
from $53
Thursday
from $58

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $67
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:10 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67
  • Limousine Express
    9h 45m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $81
  • Limousine Express
    8h 40m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    3:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $81

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    2:15 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • Greyhound US
    11h 0m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    2:15 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $73
  • Greyhound US
    10h 50m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:50 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • Greyhound US
    10h 35m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      10h 10m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      9:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      3h 20m
      0
      10:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      University of California (curbside)
      2:15 AM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    10h 35m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78
  • Limousine Express
    9h 45m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $80
  • Limousine Express
    8h 40m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    3:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      10h 10m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      9:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      3h 20m
      0
      10:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      University of California (curbside)
      2:15 AM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Limousine Express
    9h 45m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $78
  • Limousine Express
    8h 40m
    0
    6:50 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    3:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Limousine Express
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    12h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    12h 35m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:35 PM
    San Diego
    SDSU Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    12h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:15 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      10h 10m
      0
      4:05 PM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      9:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      3h 20m
      0
      10:55 PM
      Los Angeles
      University of California (curbside)
      2:15 AM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 25m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $65
  • Greyhound US
    15h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    4:00 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $66

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 25m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    4:25 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $53
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $53

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    14h 5m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    3:05 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    11:15 AM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • Greyhound US
    13h 35m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    2:35 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Merced, CA
    Bus Station
    1:50 AM
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

Frequency of bus connections between Merced, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Merced, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Merced, CA to San Diego. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Merced, CA and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 33 buses from Merced, CA to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and San Diego, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Limousine Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Merced, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Merced, CA to San Diego starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus $53
Fastest Bus 8h 40m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Latest Bus 4:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 368.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus and Limousine Express

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to San Diego

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Merced, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/28/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
Friday 03/28
$112
Saturday 03/29
$77
Sunday 03/30
$80
Monday 03/31
$89
Tuesday 04/01
$65
Wednesday 04/02
$53
Thursday 04/03
$58
Friday 04/04
$82
Saturday 04/05
$80
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$59
Saturday 04/12
$56
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
Friday 04/18
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Merced, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $53, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to San Diego. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $78.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to San Diego, with $53. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $78.

How to save money travelling from Merced, CA to San Diego

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 Merced, CA to San Diego 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 Merced, CA to San Diego, 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 Merced, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Merced, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Merced, CA to San Diego from our users.

Greyhound US from Merced, CA to San Diego

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Merced, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $53
Fastest Bus 10h 15m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 3:15 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 3/27/2025

All bus stations and stops in Merced, CA and San Diego

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

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

FAQs about the Merced, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Merced, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 10h 15m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $142. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

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

Every day, the Merced, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Merced, CA to San Diego is offered by Limousine Express and takes 8h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $81. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Merced, CA starts at 1:00 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 Merced, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Merced, CA for San Diego starts at 4:05 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 Merced, CA San Diego route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Merced, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Merced, CA and San Diego 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 Limousine Express.

What can I take with me on the Merced, CA to San Diego 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 Merced, CA San Diego 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 Merced, CA San Diego 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 Merced, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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