There are 5 ways to get from Scotts Valley to Merced by bus, car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Jose to Los BañosSan José
- Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 11m$13–38Drive 122.9 mi
- Drive from Scotts Valley to Merced122.9 mi
2h 23m$23–33Bus via San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los BañosSan Jose
- Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 14m$30–67Bus, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station17
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
- Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h 42m$15–36Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from San Jose to StocktonAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 5m
Scotts Valley to Merced by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotts Valley to Merced is to bus and Caltrain which costs $15 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Scotts Valley to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Valley to Merced. However, there are services departing from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr and arriving at Transpo via San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara, San Jose and Pacheco @ Target. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Scotts Valley and Merced is 145 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotts Valley to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Scotts Valley to Merced, including transfers.
Scotts Valley to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from San Jose station.
Scotts Valley to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Los Baños station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Valley to Merced is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Scotts Valley to Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Scotts Valley, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Scotts Valley Dr & Disc Dr to Transpo via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, 2nd & Santa Clara, McLaughlin & William, San Jose, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Jose to Los Baños
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $8–20
- Titanium
- $9–21
Bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $5–17
- Titanium
- $5–17
- Website
- mercedthebus.com
Bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- The Bus
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Cavallaro Transit Center to Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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