CA → CA · about 52 miles
Fresno to Merced bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 49 direct buses a week from Fresno to Merced. The fastest takes 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:40 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 30m
- First bus
- 4:40 AM
- Last bus
- 9:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | 5:45 AM | 1h 05m | Daily | Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 9:15 AM | 1h 15m | Daily | Fresno to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | 30m | Daily | Fresno to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Fresno Bus Station to Merced | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 30m | Daily | Fresno to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 8:15 PM | 9:15 PM | 1h 00m | Daily | Fresno to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 10:15 PM | 45m | Daily | Fresno to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
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Where to board in Fresno Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Fresno
Where the bus stops in Merced
Questions
How long is the bus from Fresno to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 30 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour.
What time is the first bus from Fresno to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Fresno to Merced?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Fresno?
Buses to Merced leave from Fresno bus stop and Fresno Bus Station.