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Cheap bus tickets from Santa Barbara, CA to Merced, CA

from $65.99

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Frequently asked questions

With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 23 destinations from Merced, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento.
You can bring your bike with you on FlixBus between Santa Barbara and Merced. Bike transport options and prices vary based on availability. View our bike transport prices here .
You can book your FlixBus ticket for as little as $65.99. The easiest way to buy your ticket is on the website or through the app. Book early to get the best deal.
The quickest bus journey from Santa Barbara to Merced takes 11 hours 17 minutes.
The Santa Barbara to Merced bus route covers 317 miles. FlixBus can take you there in 11 hours 17 minutes.
FlixBus offers tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced starting at $65.99.
You can choose from a range of payment methods when buying your bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Merced, including card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
You can use our Real-Time Bus Tracker to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.

Find the cheapest buses from Santa Barbara to Merced

Looking for cheap tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced? FlixBus has you covered. The distance between Santa Barbara and Merced is 317 miles, which takes a minimum of 11 hours 17 minutes.
FlixBus has a large nationwide network, so you can travel onwards with us once you reach Merced.
So how to find the best ticket prices? Be sure to book in advance on our website or via our FlixBus App. When booking through the App, your ticket will be stored directly, making bus travel even more green and convenient!

Taking the bus from Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is well-connected on the FlixBus network with 21 connections departing every day from 8 stations, making it very easy to travel across the country.

Arriving in Merced

With 3 bus station(s), Santa Barbara is well-connected. Traveling with FlixBus around the country is very cheap and easy, as to get to Merced you can pick one of the 23 routes arriving daily.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Santa Barbara to Merced

Once you've booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don't worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey.
Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can choose yours when you book your ticket. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space.
Once you've stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with the onboard services on your FlixBus bus including free Wi-Fi onboard, FLIXtainment - out entertainment portal, toilets and plug socket.Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip, or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we've got you covered.

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