What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Grass Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Grass Valley is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Grass Valley?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Grass Valley is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Grass Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Grass Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Tinloy St at Bank St via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St and Nevada St at Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Merced to Grass Valley?

The distance between Merced and Grass Valley is 186 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Grass Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Grass Valley without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $25 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Grass Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Merced to Grass Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Grass Valley bus from?

Merced to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where does the Merced to Grass Valley bus arrive?

Merced to Grass Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Grass Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Grass Valley is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Merced to Grass Valley.

Where can I stay near Grass Valley?

There are 90+ hotels available in Grass Valley.

Merced to Grass Valley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Grass Valley by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 32m
$25–43
Drive 163.3 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Grass Valleycar 163.3 mi
3h 3m
$30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Lodi Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 44m
$31–63
Bus via Arden-Arcade
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus 10
3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
7h 59m
$28–46
Bus, train via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus 5
8h 3m
$33–66

Merced to Grass Valley by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 32mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Grass Valley.

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Tinloy St at Bank St via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 7h 32m.

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