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 drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.

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 171 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 train which takes 7h 39m and costs $45 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 368+ hotels available in Half Moon Bay.

Merced to Half Moon Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 22 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus 1
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
7h 39m
$48–67
Bus, line 22 bus, Caltrain, line 294 bus
cheapest
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
Drive 130.7 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Half Moon Baycar 130.7 mi
2h 28m
$24–35

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

28Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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 Manteca, walk to Transit Center, take the bus to Lathrop/Manteca ACE Station, walk to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to Santa Clara Station, 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 Transpo to Main St & Miramontes St via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, King & Virginia, Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, and Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr in around 7h 48m.

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