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Merced to Chula Vista bus schedule
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 35 direct buses a week from Merced to Chula Vista. The fastest takes 8 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 8h 25m
- First bus
- 8:20 AM
- Last bus
- 7:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 11h 20m | Daily | Merced to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 8:55 AM | 6:15 PM | 9h 20m | Daily | Merced to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 8:40 PM | 11h 20m | Daily | Merced to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 6:35 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 8h 25m | Daily | Merced to CBX (Cross Border Xpress - Tijuana Airport) | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 3:45 AM +1 day | 8h 45m | Daily | Merced to San Ysidro Station (Bus Terminal) | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
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Where to board in Merced Where you get off in Chula Vista The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Merced
Where the bus stops in Chula Vista
Return trip: Chula Vista to Merced
Questions
How long is the bus from Merced to Chula Vista?
The fastest direct bus takes 8 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Merced to Chula Vista?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Merced to Chula Vista?
International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Merced?
Buses to Chula Vista leave from Merced Bus Station and Merced Rapid Connection bus stop.
Does the bus from Merced to Chula Vista stop at Tijuana International Airport?
Yes, 21 of the 35 a week: at CBX (Cross Border Xpress).