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

The cheapest way to get from Placerville to Merced is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Placerville to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Placerville and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Placerville station to Merced. However, there are services departing from Placerville Station Transfer Center and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Placerville to Merced?

The distance between Placerville and Merced is 185 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Placerville to Merced without a car is to bus via Sacramento which takes 5h 52m and costs $45 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Placerville to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Placerville to Merced bus from?

Placerville to Merced bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, depart from Placerville Station Transfer Center.

Where does the Placerville to Merced bus arrive?

Placerville to Merced bus services, operated by El Dorado Transit, arrive at Sacramento - Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Placerville to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Placerville to Merced is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Placerville to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 37+ hotels available in Merced.

Placerville to Merced - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Placerville to Merced by bus (Greyhound) or car

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Bus via Sacramento
best
1. Take the bus from Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride to S Street at 65th Streetbus C / ...
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
5h 52m
$46–77
Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Placerville to Mercedcar 128.4 mi
2h 40m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
6h 29m
$26–53

Placerville to Merced by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Placerville to Merced.

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Placerville to Merced Bus Stop via Ray Lawyer Drive Park and Ride, S Street at 65th Street, University/65th Street Station, 8th & Capitol Station, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 52m.

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