What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Silicon Valley is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $11 - $29 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero via Los Baños and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Merced to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Merced and Silicon Valley is 168 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Silicon Valley without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $29 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Merced to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Silicon Valley bus from?

Merced to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Merced Transpo station.

Where does the Merced to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Merced to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Pacheco @ Target station.

Can I drive from Merced to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Silicon Valley is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Merced to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 472+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Merced to Silicon Valley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 22 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Silicon Valley by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to StocktonFlixBus 2007
2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara StationACETrain
5h 33m
$30–114
Bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant
3. Take the bus from King & Virginia to El Camino & Embarcadero22
6h 8m
$12–29
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Silicon Valley118.5 mi
2h 23m
$22–32

Merced to Silicon Valley by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to El Camino & Embarcadero via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 6h 8m.

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