There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Alameda by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
4h 2m$12–19Drive 114.5 mi
- Drive from Merced to Alamedacar 114.5 mi
2h 6m$21–31Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
4h 50m$31–48
Merced to Alameda by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Alameda is to bus which costs $12 - $19 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Alameda is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Alameda station. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at BART Dublin Station via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Merced and Alameda is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Merced to Alameda, including transfers.
Merced to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Alameda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Alameda is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Merced to Alameda.
Book your Merced to Alameda bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fruitvale via Modesto Bus Stop, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, and Dublin / Pleasanton in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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