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

The cheapest way to get from Daly City to Merced is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $13 - $35 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daly City to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Daly City and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Daly City to Merced. However, there are services departing from Mission St & Flournoy and arriving at Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Daly City to Merced?

The distance between Daly City and Merced is 135 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Daly City to Merced without a car is to BART and bus via Modesto which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Daly City to Merced, including transfers.

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

Daly City to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Daly City to Merced bus arrive?

Daly City to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Daly City to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Daly City to Merced is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Daly City to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 29+ hotels available in Merced.

Daly City to Merced - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and line 22 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Daly City to Merced by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

BART, bus via Modesto
best
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
4h 59m
$32–66
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Daly Blvd & Mission St to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginia22
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
8h 53m
$14–33
Drive 132.8 mi
1. Drive from Daly City to Merced132.8 mi
2h 24m
$25–35
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
3. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop
5h 19m
$34–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
6h 39m
$45–72

Daly City to Merced by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134.5 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Mission St & Flournoy to Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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