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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truckee to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Truckee and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Merced. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Merced via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Truckee to Merced?

The distance between Truckee and Merced is 222 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truckee to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Truckee to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truckee to Merced bus from?

Truckee to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.

Where does the Truckee to Merced bus arrive?

Truckee to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Truckee to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Merced is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Truckee to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Truckee to Merced?

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Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Truckee to Merced - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Truckee to Merced by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
5h 35m
$31–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 32m
$55–103
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Truckee to Mercedcar 207.6 mi
3h 45m
$38–55
Bus via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 27m
$58–94
Train, bus via Merced Bus Stop
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
9h 19m
$59–116

Truckee to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 35mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Truckee to Merced.

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Distance: 220.5 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Truckee to Merced via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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