There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Scotts Valley by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 10m$40–73Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Scotts Valleycar 122.3 mi
2h 23m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus 1
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
6h 46m$41–60
Merced to Scotts Valley by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Merced and Scotts Valley is 176 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Scotts Valley without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Merced to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Merced to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Scotts Valley is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Merced to Scotts Valley.
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $27–40
Bus from Merced to Manteca
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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