There are 3 ways to get from Nevada City to Merced by bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St60
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
6h 43m$28–43Drive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Nevada City to Merced167.7 mi
3h 6m$31–45Bus via Arden-Arcade
- Take the bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station5
- Take the bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I8010
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
8h 19m$34–51
Nevada City to Merced by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nevada City to Merced is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nevada City to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nevada City to Merced. However, there are services departing from Sacramento St at Adams St and arriving at Merced via Auburn Station, 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Nevada City and Merced is 184 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nevada City to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Nevada City to Merced, including transfers.
Nevada City to Merced bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, depart from Sacramento St at Adams St station.
Nevada City to Merced bus services, operated by Nevada County Gold Country Stage, arrive at Nevada St at Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nevada City to Merced is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Nevada City to Merced.
There are 36+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Nevada City, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Merced via Auburn Station, J St & 8th St, 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 530.477.0103
- GoldCountryStage@co.nevada.ca.us
- Website
- nevadacountyca.gov
Bus from Sacramento St at Adams St to Nevada St at Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3456/Transit-Services
- Schedules at
- https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2258/Route-Schedules-and-Maps
- Seniors 65+, disabled, youth 6-17
- $1–2
- Adult 18+
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Auburn Station to Light Rail - Watt I80
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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