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

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Merced is to line 101 bus and BART and bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Merced. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Merced?

The distance between San Rafael and Merced is 147 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Merced without a car is to line 101 bus and BART and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $19 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from San Rafael to Merced, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the San Rafael to Merced bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Merced is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from San Rafael to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.

San Rafael to Merced - 4 ways to travel via line 101 bus, BART, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from San Rafael to Merced by bus, subway, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

Line 101 bus, BART, bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street 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 43m
$19–31
Drive 137.2 mi
1. Drive from San Rafael to Mercedcar 137.2 mi
2h 28m
$25–37
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 52m
$42–82
Caltrain, line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus 22
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
8h 50m
$26–50

San Rafael to Merced by bus and subway

8Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Merced Bus Stop via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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