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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Merced is to BART and bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Merced. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Merced via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Oakland to Merced?

The distance between Oakland and Merced is 120 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Merced without a car is to BART and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $12 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Oakland to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Merced bus from?

Oakland to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Merced bus arrive?

Oakland to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Merced is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Oakland to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oakland to Merced?

Book your Oakland to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Oakland to Merced by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
4h 28m
$12–20
Drive 116 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Mercedcar 116 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
5h 30m
$32–60

Oakland to Merced by subway and bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Merced via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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