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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Placerville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Placerville?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Placerville station. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Merced to Placerville?

The distance between Merced and Placerville is 165 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Placerville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $24 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Merced to Placerville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Placerville bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to Placerville bus arrive?

Merced to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lodi Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Merced to Placerville?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Placerville is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Merced to Placerville.

Where can I stay near Placerville?

There are 63+ hotels available in Placerville.

Merced to Placerville - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Placerville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
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 bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
5h 45m
$24–47
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Placervillecar 128.4 mi
2h 41m
$24–34
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
6h 4m
$26–50
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
6h 58m
$26–46

Merced to Placerville by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 45mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Placerville Station Transfer Center via Lodi Amtrak Station, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 5h 45m.

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