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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma is to bus and BART which costs $22 - $40 and takes 8h 19m.

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.

How far is it from Merced to Sonoma?

The distance between Merced and Sonoma is 170 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 taxi which takes 5h 36m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Merced to Sonoma, including transfers.

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 301+ hotels available in Sonoma.

Merced to Sonoma - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and BART

There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Sonoma by bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the taxi from Richmond to Sonomataxi
5h 36m
$144–193
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
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 Copeland St Transit Mallbus 101
8h 19m
$22–36
Drive 146.6 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Sonomacar 146.6 mi
2h 51m
$27–39

Merced to Sonoma by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Sonoma.

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Sonoma. However, you can take the bus to Modesto Bus Stop, walk to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Bay Fair, take the subway to Richmond, then take the taxi to Sonoma. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Sonoma in around 2h 51m.

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