What is the travel distance from Merced to Santa Maria?

About 163 miles (263 km) separate Merced and Santa Maria.

Bus Merced to Santa Maria from $124 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: January 18 at 1:00am
Departure city: Merced
Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
Arrival time: January 18 at 3:10pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 10m
Departure time: January 18 at 5:10am
Departure city: Merced
Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
Arrival time: January 18 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 35m
Departure time: January 18 at 11:35pm
Departure city: Merced
Departure location: 1579 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Arrival time: January 19 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 10m
Departure time: February 8 at 1:00am
Departure city: Merced
Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
Arrival time: February 8 at 3:10pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 10m
Departure time: February 8 at 5:10am
Departure city: Merced
Departure location: Merced Bus Stop
Arrival time: February 8 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Santa Maria
Destination location: Nicholson Ave
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 35m

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Bus Merced to Santa Maria, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124

Average bus trip duration13h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance162 miles (261 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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