What is the cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Merced is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sonoma to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Sonoma to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sonoma and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma to Merced. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Plaza and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Petaluma, Vallejo Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Sonoma to Merced?

The distance between Sonoma and Merced is 171 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sonoma to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Sonoma to Merced without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $150 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Sonoma to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Sonoma to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sonoma to Merced bus from?

Sonoma to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petaluma station.

Where does the Sonoma to Merced bus arrive?

Sonoma to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vallejo station.

Can I drive from Sonoma to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma to Merced is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Sonoma to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 51+ hotels available in Merced.

Sonoma to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and line 40 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sonoma to Merced by taxi, 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.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Sonoma to Richmondtaxi
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
5h 59m
$155–191
Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sonoma to Mercedcar 146.5 mi
2h 50m
$27–39
Line 40 bus, train, line 101 bus, BART, bus
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus 40
2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A 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
7h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Vallejobus
2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
9h 10m
$42–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sonoma to Merced.

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to Merced Bus Stop via Petaluma Transit Mall, Petaluma, Vallejo Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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