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

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Merced is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novato to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Novato and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Novato to Merced. However, there are services departing from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave and arriving at Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Novato to Merced?

The distance between Novato and Merced is 158 miles. The road distance is 148.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Novato to Merced without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 6m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Novato to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novato to Merced bus from?

Novato to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave station.

Where does the Novato to Merced bus arrive?

Novato to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Novato to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Merced is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Novato to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.

Novato to Merced - 4 ways to travel via bus, BART, car, and Caltrain

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

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

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 2nd St101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
6h 6m
$37–75
Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Merced147.3 mi
2h 38m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & Fremont St101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
7h 10m
$48–76
Bus, Caltrain
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
8h 27m
$47–80

Novato to Merced by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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