There are 5 ways to get from Susanville to Merced by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Reno
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
8h$57–116Drive 298.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Susanville to Merced298.3 mi
5h 33m$55–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Reno
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
12h 7m$94–169Bus via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Reno
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
10h 56mBus, train via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Reno
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
13h 12m$96–171
Susanville to Merced by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Susanville to Merced is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Susanville to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Susanville to Merced. However, there are services departing from Susanville Riverside Drive and arriving at Merced via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Susanville and Merced is 332 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.
The best way to get from Susanville to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Susanville to Merced, including transfers.
Susanville to Merced bus services, operated by Sage Stage, depart from Susanville Riverside Drive station.
Susanville to Merced bus services, operated by Sage Stage, arrive at Amtrak Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Susanville to Merced is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Susanville to Merced.
There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Susanville, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Merced via Reno Amtrak and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- sagestage.com
Bus from Susanville Riverside Drive to Amtrak Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://sagestage.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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