What is the cheapest way to get from Arcata to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Merced is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arcata to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Arcata to Merced is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Arcata and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Merced. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Arcata to Merced?

The distance between Arcata and Merced is 442 miles. The road distance is 395.3 miles.

How do I travel from Arcata to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Arcata to Merced without a car is to bus and BART via Modesto which takes 13h 16m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Arcata to Merced?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Arcata to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arcata to Merced bus from?

Arcata to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.

Bus or fly from Arcata to Merced?

The best way to get from Arcata to Merced is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Arcata to Merced bus arrive?

Arcata to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Arcata to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Merced is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Arcata to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Arcata to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Arcata to Merced by car, bus, train, plane, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, bus, train
best
1. Drive from Arcata to Hwy 3 Mini Martcar
2. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Centerbus
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
13h 5m
$95–182
Drive 393 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arcata to Mercedcar 393 mi
7h 19m
$72–104
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ACV - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
8h 15m
$119–772
Bus, BART via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
13h 16m
$100–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
13h 35m
$123–198
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus
2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
14h 35m
$114–179
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 11m
$484–1,737
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hubbus
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
9h 14m
$224–281
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane ACV - MCE
7h 35m
$83–435

Arcata to Merced by bus, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

13h 16mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.6 mi
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Arcata, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Arcata to Merced Bus Stop via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, Breeze Airways, Advanced Air, LLC, and two other airlines fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) twice daily.

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