What is the cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced?

The fastest way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced?

The distance between University of California Santa Cruz and Merced is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.

University of California Santa Cruz to Merced

Q: How do I travel from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h and costs $130 - $180.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced?

It takes approximately 4h to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between University of California Santa Cruz to Merced is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced.

There are 2 ways to get from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from University of California Santa Cruz to Gilroy
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
4h
$139–178
Drive 122.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced122.4 mi
2h 24m
$23–33

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced. However, you can take the taxi to Gilroy, take the bus to Los Baños, walk to Pacheco @ Target, then take the bus to Transpo. Alternatively, you can drive from University of California Santa Cruz to Merced in around 2h 24m.

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