There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonoma Valleytaxi
5h 29m$143–244Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Sonoma Valleycar 153.2 mi
3h 5m$28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
6h 59m$104–193
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Merced and Sonoma Valley is 196 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 29m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Sonoma Valley is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley.
There are 298+ hotels available in Sonoma Valley.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Sonoma Valley, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merced to Sonoma Valley. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & H St, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Suisun-Fairfield, then take the taxi to Sonoma Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley in around 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $16–85
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Vacaville Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-707-447-4444
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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