What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay is to bus and BART which costs $20 - $35 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Merced to Half Moon Bay?

The distance between Merced and Half Moon Bay is 165 miles. The road distance is 131.5 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Half Moon Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay without a car is to bus and line 22 bus and Caltrain and line 294 bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $20 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Half Moon Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Half Moon Bay is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Merced to Half Moon Bay.

Where can I stay near Half Moon Bay?

There are 637+ hotels available in Half Moon Bay.

Merced to Half Moon Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 22 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay by bus, train, car, or subway

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

Bus, line 22 bus, Caltrain, line 294 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
3. Take the bus from King & Virginia to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus 22
4. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain
5. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus 294
7h 48m
$20–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
7h 55m
$35–61
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Half Moon Baycar 130.7 mi
2h 28m
$24–35
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus T
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
9h 6m
$21–34

Merced to Half Moon Bay by bus, foot, and train

18Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay.

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Half Moon Bay. However, you can take the bus to Pacheco @ Target, walk to Los Baños, take the bus to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 22 bus to Santa Clara Transit Center, walk to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, walk to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, take the line 294 bus to Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, then take the line 294 bus to Main St & Miramontes St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Main St & Miramontes St via Stockton, Downtown Transit Center Dep B, Aurora St & Channel St FS Northbound, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 7h 55m.

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