Bus Tickets from Santa Cruz (CA), US to Merced

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Bus Santa Cruz to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$46
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:45pm
Distance142 km

Santa Cruz to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Cruz (CA), US - Merced

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Santa Cruz to Merced cost?

    The bus ticket price from Santa Cruz to Merced starts at US$46. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Santa Cruz to Merced is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Santa Cruz to Merced?

    The average travel time between Santa Cruz and Merced is around 6h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 50m.This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Santa Cruz and Merced?

    The number of buses from Santa Cruz to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Santa Cruz to Merced by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Cruz and Merced!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Cruz to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Santa Cruz to Merced that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Cruz to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Santa Cruz by bus?

Bus from Santa Cruz to Merced

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from Santa Cruz to Merced

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