What is the cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from San Bruno to Merced is to Caltrain and bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Bruno to Merced?

The fastest way to get from San Bruno to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Bruno and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from San Bruno to Merced. However, there are services departing from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd and arriving at Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from San Bruno to Merced?

The distance between San Bruno and Merced is 141 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Bruno to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from San Bruno to Merced without a car is to BART and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Bruno to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from San Bruno to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Bruno to Merced bus from?

San Bruno to Merced bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd station.

Where does the San Bruno to Merced bus arrive?

San Bruno to Merced bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Mission St & 1st St station.

Can I drive from San Bruno to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between San Bruno to Merced is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from San Bruno to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 29+ hotels available in Merced.

San Bruno to Merced - 5 ways to travel via BART, bus, car, and Caltrain

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

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
best
1. Take the subway from Daly City 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
5h 20m
$32–68
Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 31m
$20–37
Drive 126.5 mi
1. Drive from San Bruno to Mercedcar 126.5 mi
2h 19m
$24–34
Caltrain, bus via San Jose
1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Los Bañosbus
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 52m
$44–81
Line 292 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
6h 56m
$43–78

San Bruno to Merced by subway and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Bruno to Merced.

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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