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

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Merced is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Foster City to Merced?

The distance between Foster City and Merced is 152 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Foster City to Merced without a car is to BART and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Foster City to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Foster City to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Merced is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Foster City to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Foster City to Merced - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and Caltrain

There are 4 ways to get from Foster City to Merced by subway, bus, car, 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.

BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero 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
6h 17m
$39–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los BañosSan Jose
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 49m
$20–37
Drive 116.6 mi
1. Drive from Foster City to Merced116.6 mi
2h 7m
$22–31
Caltrain, bus
1. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
7h 9m
$40–72

Foster City to Merced by bus, train, tram, and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Foster City to Merced.

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Shell Blvd & E Hillsdale Blvd to Transpo via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 49m.

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