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How to get fromPetaluma to Mercedby bus, subway, car or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus, BART via Modesto

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus164 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus90
    4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
    6h
    $38–76

  2. Bus, BART #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Mission St & 2nd Stbus101
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus
    4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspobusLb
    8h 14m
    $27–52

  3. Drive 152.6 mi

    1. Drive from Petaluma to Mercedcar152.6 mi
    2h 54m
    $28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Vallejobus
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
    6h 20m

  5. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to Mission St & 2nd Stbus101
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus150
    4. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stopbus
    6h 50m
    $40–82

Petaluma to Merced by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Petaluma to Merced via Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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