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Chula Vista to Merced bus schedule
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 35 direct buses a week from Chula Vista to Merced. The fastest takes 7 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:15 AM and the last at 1:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 7h 15m
- First bus
- 1:15 AM
- Last bus
- 1:00 PM
21 of the 35 buses a week stop at Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15 AM | 10:45 AM | 9h 30m | Daily | San Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 2:00 AM | 9:15 AM | 7h 15m | Daily | San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 5:30 AM | 3:45 PM | 10h 15m | Daily | San Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 11:45 AM | 10:15 PM | 10h 30m | Daily | San Ysidro Station (CBP Roundabout - La Pera) to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 1:00 PM | 9:15 PM | 8h 15m | Daily | San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chula Vista Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chula Vista
Where the bus stops in Merced
Return trip: Merced to Chula Vista
Questions
How long is the bus from Chula Vista to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chula Vista to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 1:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chula Vista to Merced?
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chula Vista?
Buses to Merced leave from San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal).
Does the bus from Chula Vista to Merced stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 21 of the 35 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).