CA → CA · about 39 miles
Modesto to Merced bus schedule
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run 49 direct buses a week from Modesto to Merced. The fastest takes 40 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:20 AM and the last at 5:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 40m
- First bus
- 12:20 AM
- Last bus
- 5:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | 1:05 AM | 45m | Daily | Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:40 AM | 8:20 AM | 40m | Daily | Modesto to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 7:45 AM | 8:55 AM | 1h 10m | Daily | Modesto Rapid Connection to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 9:00 AM | 40m | Daily | Modesto to Merced | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 9:20 AM | 40m | Daily | Modesto to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 5:30 PM | 6:35 PM | 1h 05m | Daily | Modesto to Merced | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 5:45 PM | 7:00 PM | 1h 15m | Daily | Modesto Rapid Connection to Merced | Rapid Connection Full timetable |
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Where to board in Modesto Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Modesto
Where the bus stops in Merced
Return trip: Merced to Modesto
Questions
How long is the bus from Modesto to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 40 minutes; the typical trip is 45 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Modesto to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Modesto to Merced?
FlixBus, Greyhound, International Bus Lines and Rapid Connection run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Modesto?
Buses to Merced leave from Modesto International Bus Lines bus stop, Modesto Rapid Connection, Modesto FlixBus bus stop and Modesto Bus Stop.