What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Nevada City?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Nevada City is to bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Nevada City?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Nevada City is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Nevada City?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Nevada City. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station and Tinloy St at Bank St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Merced to Nevada City?

The distance between Merced and Nevada City is 187 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Nevada City without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Nevada City without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Nevada City?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Merced to Nevada City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Nevada City bus from?

Merced to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where does the Merced to Nevada City bus arrive?

Merced to Nevada City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Nevada City?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Nevada City is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Merced to Nevada City.

Where can I stay near Nevada City?

There are 76+ hotels available in Nevada City.

Merced to Nevada City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Nevada City by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus, train
best
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 Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 22m
$89–146
Bus
cheapest
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
8h 26m
$28–49
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Nevada Citycar 167.1 mi
3h 8m
$31–45
Bus, train via Auburn
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 56m
$39–76

Merced to Nevada City by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 26mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Nevada City.

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Distance: 186 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Broad St at Union St and Hwy 20-49 Bridge via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, Nevada St at Amtrak Station, and Tinloy St at Bank St in around 8h 26m.

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