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 via Modesto which costs $12 - $21 and takes 4h 27m.

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.

How far is it from Oakland to Merced?

The distance between Oakland and Merced is 119 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 via Modesto which takes 4h 27m and costs $12 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Oakland to Merced, including transfers.

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.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 37+ hotels available in Merced.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Merced by subway, bus, car, 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.

BART, bus via Modesto
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 27m
$13–20
Drive 116 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Mercedcar 116 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
4h 47m
$17–34
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 10m
$18–39

Oakland to Merced by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oakland to Merced.

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a subway from Lake Merritt to Merced Bus Stop via Dublin / Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, and Tracy Transit Center in around 4h 47m.

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