There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Placerville by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Stockton
best- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
- Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus
6h 4m$27–51Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Placervillecar 128.4 mi
2h 41m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Centerbus 50x / ...
7h 3m$27–49
Merced to Placerville by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Placerville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Placerville is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $35.
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 Stockton and Sacramento - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Merced and Placerville is 165 miles. The road distance is 129.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Placerville without a car is to bus via Stockton which takes 6h 4m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Merced to Placerville, including transfers.
Merced to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.
Merced to Placerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Placerville is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Merced to Placerville.
There are 59+ hotels available in Placerville.
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 Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, and Sacramento - Amtrak in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Iron Point station to Placerville Station Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
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