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Compare coach and train for Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 10h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £74, while a coach costs an average of £74.
Distance: 593 km
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Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£74 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration Fastest 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£15. The journey takes 10h 27m versus 6h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get to San Diego, CA from Merced, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:47 8h48 Merced, CA 12:35 San Diego, CA £58 1 One-way 0 changes
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3:47 8h48 Merced, CA 12:35 San Diego, CA £58 1 One-way 0 changes
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3:47 8h48 Merced, CA 12:35 San Diego, CA £58 1 One-way 0 changes
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17:05 14h45 Merced, CA 7:50 San Diego, CA £80 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
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- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and San Diego, CA as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to San Diego, CA by coach.
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