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

The cheapest way to get from Clearlake to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearlake to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Clearlake to Merced?

The distance between Clearlake and Merced is 241 miles. The road distance is 201.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearlake to Merced without a car is to taxi and train and BART and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs $170 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Clearlake to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearlake to Merced bus from?

Clearlake to Merced bus services, operated by Lake Transit, depart from Ray's Food Place/Walmart station.

Where does the Clearlake to Merced bus arrive?

Clearlake to Merced bus services, operated by Lake Transit, arrive at Lincoln Ave. Bridge station.

Can I drive from Clearlake to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearlake to Merced is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Clearlake to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Clearlake to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, BART, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Clearlake and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearlake to Merced. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Downtown Calistoga, Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

There are 4 ways to get from Clearlake to Merced by taxi, train, subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Taxi, train, BART, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 52m
$179–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Downtown Calistoga to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 10
3. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
12h 10m
$34–70
Drive 200.1 mi
1. Drive from Clearlake to Mercedcar 200.1 mi
4h 5m
$37–53
Taxi, train, BART, bus via San Francisco
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
5. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 57m
$181–230

Clearlake to Merced by bus

8Weekly Buses

12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.5 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore to Merced Bus Stop via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Downtown Calistoga, Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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