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How to get fromMerced to Carson Cityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Carson City by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 36m
    $43–67

  2. Drive  180.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Carson Citycar car 180.5 mi
    4h 18m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    11h 17m
    $106–168

  4. Bus via Lodi

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Stateline Transit Center to Douglas County Community/Senior Centerbus bus 22
    11h 8m

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    12h 20m
    $83–98

Merced to Carson City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Sacramento Bus Station, Reno Amtrak, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 7h 36m.

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