What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Rosa is to bus and BART and train which costs $23 - $40 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Rosa is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Santa Rosa?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Santa Rosa. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Sacramento Bus Station and Fremont St & Mission St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Merced to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Merced and Santa Rosa is 183 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Santa Rosa without a car is to bus and BART and train which takes 7h 1m and costs $23 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Santa Rosa?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Merced to Santa Rosa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Santa Rosa bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merced to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Santa Rosa is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Merced to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 282+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Merced to Santa Rosa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Santa Rosa by bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, BART, train
best
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
4. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain
7h 1m
$23–40
Drive 168.3 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Santa Rosacar 168.3 mi
3h 12m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
8h 54m
$41–70

Merced to Santa Rosa by bus, subway, cable car, and train

22Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Santa Rosa Transit Mall via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Fremont St & Mission St in around 8h 54m.

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