What is the cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced is to line 294 bus and Caltrain and line 22 bus and bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Half Moon Bay to Merced?

The distance between Half Moon Bay and Merced is 162 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.

How do I travel from Half Moon Bay to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced without a car is to BART and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Half Moon Bay to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Half Moon Bay to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Half Moon Bay to Merced is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Half Moon Bay to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 31+ hotels available in Merced.

Half Moon Bay to Merced - 4 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and line 294 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Half Moon Bay 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 34m
$39–78
Line 294 bus, Caltrain, line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real294
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to King & Virginia22
4. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
7h 5m
$20–38
Drive 130.4 mi
1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Merced130.4 mi
2h 26m
$24–35
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 25m
$40–73

Half Moon Bay to Merced by bus, train, tram, and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Half Moon Bay to Merced. However, you can take the line 294 bus to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, walk to Modesto Bus Stop, then take the bus to Merced Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Half Moon Bay to Merced in around 2h 26m.

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