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

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Merced is to BART and bus via Modesto which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Petaluma to Merced. However, there are services departing from Petaluma Blvd S & F St and arriving at Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Petaluma to Merced?

The distance between Petaluma and Merced is 167 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petaluma to Merced without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h and costs $22 - $35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Merced bus from?

Petaluma to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Petaluma Blvd S & F St station.

Where does the Petaluma to Merced bus arrive?

Petaluma to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Merced is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Petaluma to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Petaluma to Merced - 5 ways to travel via bus, BART, and car

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

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Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h
$22–32
Drive 152.6 mi
1. Drive from Petaluma to Mercedcar 152.6 mi
2h 55m
$28–41
BART, bus via Modesto
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero 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
6h 43m
$22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
7h 33m
$39–61
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
8h 21m
$26–52

Petaluma to Merced by bus, foot, and subway

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6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Merced via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 33m.

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