What is the cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Los Altos to Merced is to line 22 bus and bus which costs $11 - $29 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Altos to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Los Altos to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Los Altos and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Altos to Merced. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Rengstorff and arriving at Transpo via San Jose - King Rd and Pacheco @ Target. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Los Altos to Merced?

The distance between Los Altos and Merced is 149 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.

How do I travel from Los Altos to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Los Altos to Merced without a car is to tram and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Los Altos to Merced?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Los Altos to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Altos to Merced bus from?

Los Altos to Merced bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Rengstorff station.

Where does the Los Altos to Merced bus arrive?

Los Altos to Merced bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at King & Virginia station.

Can I drive from Los Altos to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Altos to Merced is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Los Altos to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 31+ hotels available in Merced.

Los Altos to Merced - 4 ways to travel via tram, bus, car, and line 22 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Los Altos to Merced by tram, bus, or car

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

Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Mountain View Station to Milpitas Station
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 13m
$36–75
Line 22 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to King & Virginia22
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 15m
$12–29
Drive 119.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Altos to Merced119.7 mi
2h 19m
$22–32
Line 22 bus, bus via Civic Center Station
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Showers to Santa Clara & 1st22
2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 56m
$36–71

Los Altos to Merced by bus, tram, and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Rengstorff to Transpo via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 15m.

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