CA → CA · about 39 miles

Merced to Modesto bus schedule

FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 49 direct buses a week from Merced to Modesto. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:50 AM and the last at 10:15 PM.

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Buses a week
49
Fastest trip
40m
First bus
5:50 AM
Last bus
10:15 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.

Direct buses from Merced, CA to Modesto, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus company
5:50 AM6:40 AM50mDailyMerced Bus Station to Modesto Bus StopGreyhound
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9:15 AM10:15 AM1h 00mDailyMerced to Modesto Rapid ConnectionRapid Connection
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10:45 AM11:30 AM45mDailyMerced to ModestoInternational Bus Lines
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1:50 PM2:35 PM45mDailyMerced to ModestoFlixBus
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3:45 PM4:30 PM45mDailyMerced to ModestoInternational Bus Lines
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9:15 PM10:20 PM1h 05mDailyMerced to Modesto Rapid ConnectionRapid Connection
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10:15 PM10:55 PM40mDailyMerced to ModestoInternational Bus Lines
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Where to board in Merced Where you get off in Modesto The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the bus in Merced

Where the bus stops in Modesto

Return trip: Modesto to Merced

Questions

How long is the bus from Merced to Modesto?

The fastest direct bus takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 45 minutes.

What time is the first bus from Merced to Modesto?

The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:15 PM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Merced to Modesto?

FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Merced?

Buses to Modesto leave from Merced Bus Station and Merced Rapid Connection bus stop.

More routes from Merced

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