CA → CA · about 260 miles
East Los Angeles to Merced bus schedule
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 35 direct buses a week from East Los Angeles to Merced. The fastest takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:50 AM and the last at 3:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 25m
- First bus
- 3:50 AM
- Last bus
- 3:15 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:50 AM | 9:15 AM | 5h 25m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 4:15 AM | 10:45 AM | 6h 30m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 3:45 PM | 6h 30m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 9:15 PM | 6h 00m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 10:15 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | East Los Angeles to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in East Los Angeles Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in East Los Angeles
- East Los Angeles bus stop Map of East Los Angeles bus stop (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Merced
Return trip: Merced to East Los Angeles
Questions
How long is the bus from East Los Angeles to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from East Los Angeles to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 3:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from East Los Angeles to Merced?
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in East Los Angeles?
Buses to Merced leave from East Los Angeles bus stop.