What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Lake to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Lake to Merced is to drive and bus and train which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Lake to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Blue Lake to Merced is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Lake and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Lake to Merced. However, there are services departing from Greenwood Ave and arriving at Merced via Arcata, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Blue Lake to Merced?

The distance between Blue Lake and Merced is 412 miles. The road distance is 402.9 miles.

How do I travel from Blue Lake to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Lake to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 13h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Blue Lake to Merced?

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Blue Lake to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blue Lake to Merced bus from?

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

Where does the Blue Lake to Merced bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blue Lake to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Lake to Merced is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Blue Lake to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.

Blue Lake to Merced - 8 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Blue Lake to Merced by car, bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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 Blue Lake to Hwy 3 Mini Mart
2. Take the bus from Hwy 3 Mini Mart to RABA Transit Center
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
11h 51m
$70–101
Drive 400.6 mi
1. Drive from Blue Lake to Merced400.6 mi
7h 25m
$74–106
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)ACV - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
9h 51m
$127–797
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
13h 24m
Bus via Merced Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejo
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
14h 29m
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Arcata to Petaluma
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
4. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
5. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop
14h 34m
Fly Arcata-Eureka Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)ACV - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
9h 34m
$88–393
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Arcata Transit Center to Cultural Center Transit Hub
2. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)CEC - OAK
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
10h 16m
$182–325

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

53Weekly Planes

6h 33mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.2 mi
Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Blue Lake, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Greenwood Ave to Merced via Arcata, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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