What is the cheapest way to get from Smith River to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Smith River to Merced is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Smith River to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Smith River to Merced is to fly and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $200 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Smith River and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Smith River station to Merced. However, there are services departing from Smith River Fire Station and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Arcata, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Smith River to Merced?

The distance between Smith River and Merced is 436 miles. The road distance is 482.9 miles.

How do I travel from Smith River to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Smith River to Merced without a car is to bus and BART which takes 16h 29m and costs $100 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Smith River to Merced?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Smith River to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smith River to Merced bus from?

Smith River to Merced bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, depart from Smith River Fire Station.

Bus or fly from Smith River to Merced?

The best way to get from Smith River to Merced is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the Smith River to Merced bus arrive?

Smith River to Merced bus services, operated by Redwood Coast Transit, arrive at Arcata Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Smith River to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Smith River to Merced is 483 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Smith River to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 51+ hotels available in Merced.

Smith River to Merced - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Smith River to Merced by plane, bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

Fly Crescent City to Oakland International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane CEC - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 12m
$206–326
Drive 480.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Smith River to Mercedcar 480.1 mi
9h 5m
$88–127
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Smith River to Grants Passcar
2. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Redding Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
15h 47m
$112–225
Fly Crescent City to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane CEC - MCE
6h 32m
$154–545
Bus to Arcata-Eureka Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Airportbus
2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ACV - SFO
3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
5. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
9h 59m
$289–1,245
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus
3. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
5. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
6. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
16h 29m
$109–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus
3. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
16h 44m
$127–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Centerbus 20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus
3. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Bañosbus
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
19h 5m
$130–233

Smith River to Merced by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

16h 29mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Smith River to Merced.

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Distance: 433 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Smith River, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Advanced Air, LLC flies from Crescent City (CEC) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smith River Fire Station to Merced Bus Stop via Arcata, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 16h 44m.

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