What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Petaluma?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Petaluma?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Petaluma is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Petaluma?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Petaluma. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Petaluma via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Merced to Petaluma?

The distance between Merced and Petaluma is 208 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Petaluma without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Petaluma without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Petaluma?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Merced to Petaluma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Petaluma bus from?

Merced to Petaluma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Petaluma bus arrive?

Merced to Petaluma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Petaluma?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Petaluma is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Merced to Petaluma.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merced to Petaluma?

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Where can I stay near Petaluma?

There are 207+ hotels available in Petaluma.

Merced to Petaluma - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and BART

There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Petaluma by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Vallejo to Petalumabus
6h 30m
$33–57
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus 1
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 Embarcaderosubway
6h 35m
$21–32
Drive 152.8 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Petalumacar 152.8 mi
2h 57m
$28–41

Merced to Petaluma by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Petaluma.

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Petaluma via Sacramento Bus Station and Vallejo in around 6h 30m.

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