CA → CA · about 285 miles
Santa Ana to Merced bus schedule
International Bus Lines runs 14 direct buses a week from Santa Ana to Merced. The fastest takes 7 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:30 AM and the last at 8:30 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 15m
- First bus
- 3:30 AM
- Last bus
- 8:30 AM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Santa Ana and arrives at Merced. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | 10:45 AM | 7h 15m | Daily | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
| 8:30 AM | 3:45 PM | 7h 15m | Daily | International Bus Lines Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Santa Ana Where you get off in Merced The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Santa Ana
- Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 Map of Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Merced
Questions
How long is the bus from Santa Ana to Merced?
The fastest direct bus takes 7 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Santa Ana to Merced?
The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:30 AM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Santa Ana to Merced?
International Bus Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Santa Ana?
Buses to Merced leave from Santa Ana East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000.