What is the cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Redwood City to Merced is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Redwood City to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Redwood City to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Redwood City to Merced?

The distance between Redwood City and Merced is 155 miles. The road distance is 121.2 miles.

How do I travel from Redwood City to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Redwood City to Merced without a car is to Caltrain and BART and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Redwood City to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Redwood City to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Redwood City to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Redwood City to Merced is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Redwood City to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 36+ hotels available in Merced.

Redwood City to Merced - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, BART, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Redwood City to Merced by train, subway, bus, or car

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

Caltrain, BART, bus
best
1. Take the train from Redwood City Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
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
5h 56m
$39–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 7m
$18–34
Drive 120.5 mi
1. Drive from Redwood City to Mercedcar 120.5 mi
2h 23m
$22–32
Bus via San Jose
1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Bañosbus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 28m
$42–78

Redwood City to Merced by train, tram, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Redwood City to Merced.

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Redwood City Caltrain Southbound to Transpo via Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 7m.

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