What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Palo Alto is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $11 - $29 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at El Camino & Churchill via Los Baños and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Merced to Palo Alto?

The distance between Merced and Palo Alto is 165 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Palo Alto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merced to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Merced to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Palo Alto bus from?

Merced to Palo Alto bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Merced Transpo station.

Where does the Merced to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Merced to Palo Alto bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Pacheco @ Target station.

Can I drive from Merced to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Palo Alto is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Merced to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 598+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Merced to Palo Alto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 22 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Palo Alto by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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 StocktonGreyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Stockton to San JoseAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 15m
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
3. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Churchill22
6h 6m
$12–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to StocktonFlixBus 2007
2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara StationACETrain
5h 29m
$29–113
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Palo Alto118.5 mi
2h 23m
$22–32

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Palo Alto.

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Distance: 164.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 5h 15m.

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