What is the cheapest way to get from Carson City to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Carson City to Merced is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carson City to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Carson City to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Carson City and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Carson City to Merced. However, there are services departing from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court and arriving at Merced via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Carson City to Merced?

The distance between Carson City and Merced is 279 miles. The road distance is 181.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carson City to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Carson City to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Carson City to Merced?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Carson City to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carson City to Merced bus from?

Carson City to Merced bus services, operated by RTC, depart from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court station.

Where does the Carson City to Merced bus arrive?

Carson City to Merced bus services, operated by RTC, arrive at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS.

Can I drive from Carson City to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Carson City to Merced is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Carson City to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Carson City to Merced - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carson City to Merced by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
7h 17m
$45–102
Drive 180.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carson City to Merced180.4 mi
4h 17m
$33–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from N Carson Street and Hot Springs Road to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
11h 18m
$82–155
Bus via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
2. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
10h 13m
Bus, train via S Stewart Street at Supreme Court
1. Take the bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
2. Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
12h 29m
$84–157

Carson City to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 17mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.9 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Carson City, NV, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from S Stewart Street at Supreme Court to Merced via RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS, Reno Amtrak, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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