What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Red Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Red Bluff is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Red Bluff?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Red Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Red Bluff?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Red Bluff. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Merced to Red Bluff?

The distance between Merced and Red Bluff is 246 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Red Bluff without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Red Bluff without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Red Bluff?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Merced to Red Bluff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Red Bluff bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to Red Bluff bus arrive?

Merced to Red Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Red Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Red Bluff is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Merced to Red Bluff.

Where can I stay near Red Bluff?

There are 16+ hotels available in Red Bluff.

Merced to Red Bluff - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Red Bluff by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
7h 30m
$33–67
Drive 243.7 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Red Bluffcar 243.7 mi
4h 7m
$45–65
Bus, train
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 Chico Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stopbus
8h 33m
$46–93

Merced to Red Bluff by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Red Bluff.

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Red Bluff, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station and Chico Amtrak in around 7h 30m.

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