There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Bodie by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite VillageMerced HWY 140
- Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mono Basin Visitor CenterMammoth Lakes HWY 120E/395
8h 4m$134–159Drive 165.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Bodie165.4 mi
4h 39m$31–44Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry VillageMerced HWY 140
- Drive from Curry Village to Bodie
6h 24m$43–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Bodie is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Bodie is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Merced and Bodie is 187 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Bodie without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $130 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Merced to Bodie, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Bodie is 166 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Merced to Bodie.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bodie.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Bodie, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Amtrak to Bodie via Yosemite Village and Mono Basin Visitor Center in around 8h 4m.
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- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- tickets@yarts.com
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Village to Mono Basin Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Curry Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
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