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

The cheapest way to get from Eureka to Merced is to bus and BART via Ukiah which costs $45 - $110 and takes 13h 51m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Eureka and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Eureka to Merced. However, there are services departing from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Merced via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Eureka to Merced?

The distance between Eureka and Merced is 441 miles. The road distance is 386.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eureka to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Eureka to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eureka to Merced bus from?

Eureka to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Eureka to Merced bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eureka to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Eureka to Merced is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Eureka to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 29+ hotels available in Merced.

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

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

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 Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejobus
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
11h 45m
Bus, BART via Ukiah
cheapest
1. Take the bus from H St & 4th St to Pear Tree Center - SB Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus 65
3. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
5. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
6. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus
13h 51m
$48–109
Drive 384.6 mi
1. Drive from Eureka to Mercedcar 384.6 mi
7h 7m
$71–102
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 Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 59m
$92–492
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
5. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus
12h 55m
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Arcata Transit Center 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 Mercedbus
13h 16m
$76–145
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 Daly City 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 47m
$72–311
Bus to Crescent City, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from 3rd & H Streets - Eureka 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 12m
$191–343

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

43Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Eureka to Merced.

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Distance: 438.4 mi
Duration: 11h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Merced via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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