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04/24/2025
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Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA by bus

The journey from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA by bus is 286.67 mi and takes 9 hr 4 min. There are 9 connections per day, with the first departure at 4:15 AM and the last at 11:30 PM. It is possible to travel from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA by bus for as little as $39.49 or as much as $114.45. The best price for this journey is $39.49.

Lowest Price $39.49
Journey Duration 9 hr 4 min
Connection per Day 9
Lowest Price $39.49
Highest Price $114.45
First Departure 4:15 AM
Last Departure 11:30 PM
Distance 286.67 mi
Departure Santa Ana, CA
Arrival Merced, CA
Carriers Los Limousines, Amtrak

Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA Bus Times

Departure date
Thursday, Apr 24, 2025

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Best time to book Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA travel

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Best time to book cheap bus tickets from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA

The cheapest Santa Ana, CA - Merced, CA bus tickets can be found for as low as $81.20 if you’re lucky, or $102.35 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $126.28.

Find the best day to travel to Merced, CA by bus

When travelling to Merced, CA by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA
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Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
32.29kg
Bus
34.6kg
Flight
92.27kg
Car
73.82kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
A bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA is $73.13. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $39.49.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA is $39.49. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Santa Ana, CA and Merced, CA by bus?
Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA is 286.67 mi.
How long does the bus between Santa Ana, CA and Merced, CA take?
Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA is on average 9 hr 4 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 6 hr 20 min.
Which companies operate from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
The bus journey from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Los Limousines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound.
How many bus connections per day go from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA has 9 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA leave?
The earliest bus from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA departs at 4:15 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA depart?
The latest bus from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA departs at 11:30 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $39.49 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
There are on average 1 direct connection(s) from Santa Ana, CA to go to Merced, CA.
What's the fastest journey time between Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between Santa Ana, CA and Merced, CA is 6 hr 20 min.
Is there a direct bus from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA?
Yes, there is a direct bus between Santa Ana, CA and Merced, CA.
What are the CO2 emissions for Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA by bus?
The bus journey from Santa Ana, CA to Merced, CA creates 34.6kg of CO2 emissions.