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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 or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$76
tomorrow
$55
Wednesday
$53
Thursday
$64
Friday
$78
Saturday
$74
Sunday
$73

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 10m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $76
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $76
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $76
Greyhound US 14h 45m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 3:55 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 45m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 20m 9:30 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $55
Greyhound US 12h 45m 9:30 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $55
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $55
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $55
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $60

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $53
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $53
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $61
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $63
Greyhound US 14h 45m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 3:55 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $66

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $64
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $64
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $76
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $77
Greyhound US 11h 10m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 12:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 45m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $78
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $78
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $85
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $85
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 45m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 10m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 6:20 PM San Diego San Ysidro Transit Center  Economy $74
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $75
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $75
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $78
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 45m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 14h 45m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:50 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $73
FlixBus 13h 10m 9:05 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 10:15 PM San Diego Seaport Village  Economy $73
Greyhound US 15h 15m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 4:25 PM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $80
Greyhound US 10h 35m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 11:45 AM San Diego Old Town Transit Center  Economy $81
Greyhound US 14h 45m 1:10 AM Merced, CA Bus Station 3:55 PM San Diego La Jolla Village  Economy $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Merced, CA to San Diego via Los Angeles, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      12h 45m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Merced, CA
      Bus Station
      3:00 PM
      Los Angeles
      North Hollywood
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 45m
      0
      6:30 PM
      Los Angeles
      Union Station
      10:15 PM
      San Diego
      Seaport Village
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Merced, CA to San Diego is $48 on 8/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Merced, CA to San Diego. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Merced, CA and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 34 buses from Merced, CA to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Merced, CA and San Diego, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from Merced, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus 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 $48!

Cheapest Bus $48
Fastest Bus 10h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 9:05 AM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 368.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Merced, CA to San Diego

Every day, 7 buses from 2 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 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$63
Tuesday 07/28
$64
Wednesday 07/29
$60
Thursday 07/30
$68
Friday 07/31
$78
Saturday 08/01
$72
Sunday 08/02
$73
Monday 08/03
$61
Tuesday 08/04
$54
Wednesday 08/05
$59
Thursday 08/06
$70
Friday 08/07
$77
Saturday 08/08
$70
Sunday 08/09
$64
Monday 08/10
$61
Tuesday 08/11
$55
Wednesday 08/12
$54
Thursday 08/13
$60
Friday 08/14
$66
Saturday 08/15
$61
Sunday 08/16
$75
Monday 08/17
$67
Tuesday 08/18
$68
Wednesday 08/19
$48
Thursday 08/20
$60
Friday 08/21
$65
Saturday 08/22

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 $48, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Merced, CA to San Diego. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $65.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Merced, CA to San Diego, with $48. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

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 $55
Fastest Bus 10h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Last Bus 1:10 AM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/10/2026

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 $48 and takes 14h 45m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $85. 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 Greyhound US and takes 10h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $76. 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 1:10 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 9:05 AM. 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Merced, CA to San Diego?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Merced, CA and San Diego. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Merced, CA to San Diego?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Merced, CA and San Diego change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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