What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Sonoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Sonoma. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun City Train Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Merced to Sonoma?

The distance between Merced and Sonoma is 190 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Sonoma without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Sonoma without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Sonoma?

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Merced to Sonoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Sonoma bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to Sonoma bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merced to Sonoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Sonoma is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Merced to Sonoma.

Where can I stay near Sonoma?

There are 312+ hotels available in Sonoma.

Merced to Sonoma - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Sonoma by bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway

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Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3. Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonomataxi
5h 25m
$132–183
Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Sonomacar 146.6 mi
2h 51m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 16m
$70–102
Bus, BART, line 101 bus, train, line 40 bus
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 Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
6. Take the bus from Petaluma Transit Mall to Sonoma Plazabus 40
8h 13m

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Sonoma, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Sonoma via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr in around 6h 16m.

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