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

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

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 4h 25m.

How far is it from Oakland to Merced?

The distance between Oakland and Merced is 197 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 bus via Sacramento which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and BART

There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Merced by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
4h 25m
$36–52
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 10m
$18–38
Drive 116 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Merced116 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
BART, bus via Modesto
1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Dublin / Pleasanton
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
4h 27m
$30–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
4h 47m
$32–68

Oakland to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 25mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 4h 25m.

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