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

The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.

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 44m 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 15m.

How far is it from Truckee to Merced?

The distance between Truckee and Merced is 218 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 15m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 44m to drive from Truckee to Merced.

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

Book your Truckee to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ 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 StationGreyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
5h 15m
$43–72
Drive 207.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Truckee to Merced207.6 mi
3h 44m
$38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
8h 13m
$70–135
Bus via Sacramento
1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
7h 56m
Train, bus via Merced Bus Stop
1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
9h 18m
$73–137

Truckee to Merced by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 15mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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 15m.

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