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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Merced is to BART and bus which costs $13 - $21 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Merced. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Merced via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Merced?

The distance between San Francisco and Merced is 129 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Merced without a car is to BART and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $13 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from San Francisco to Merced, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the San Francisco to Merced bus arrive?

San Francisco to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Merced is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from San Francisco to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Merced?

Book your San Francisco to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

San Francisco to Merced - 3 ways to travel via BART, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Merced by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza 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
4h 45m
$13–21
Drive 126.9 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco to Mercedcar 126.9 mi
2h 18m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
5h 15m
$30–53

San Francisco to Merced by subway and bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Merced via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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