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

The cheapest way to get from Smith River to Merced is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 37m.

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 which takes 5h 2m and costs $260 - $850.

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 Northbound and arriving at Merced via Lucky 7 Store - Smith River, Grants Pass and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

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 which takes 15h 37m and costs $85 - $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 Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lucky 7 Store - Smith River station.

Bus or fly from Smith River to Merced?

The best way to get from Smith River to Merced is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $260 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Smith River to Merced bus arrive?

Smith River to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass 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 2m to drive from Smith River to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 30+ 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, Flixbus)

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)CEC - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
6h 12m
$243–358
Drive 480.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Smith River to Merced480.1 mi
9h 2m
$88–127
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Smith River to Grants Pass
2. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Redding Bus Station
3. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramento
4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
14h 40m
$105–190
Fly Crescent City to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)CEC - MCE
5h 2m
$264–815
Bus to Arcata-Eureka Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Airport
2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)ACV - SFO
3. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
5. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
10h 3m
$92–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucky 7 Store - Smith River to Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass
2. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
15h 37m
$88–171
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Center20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Petaluma
3. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd St101
4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Dublin / Pleasanton
5. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
6. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop
16h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Smith River Fire Station to Arcata Transit Center20
2. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinez
3. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtrak
4. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Los Baños
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
19h 8m

Smith River to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 37mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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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 Northbound to Merced via Smith River UIHS, Lucky 7 Store - Smith River, Newman United Methodist - Grants Pass, Grants Pass, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 15h 37m.

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