There are 6 ways to get from Willows to Merced by taxi, bus, car, or train
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Willows to Chico Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
5h 21m$129–219Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Willows to Merced198.3 mi
3h 20m$37–53Taxi, bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the taxi from Willows to Chico Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
6h 26m$132–224Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Willows to Chico Amtrak
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
6h 43m$130–177Taxi, bus via Stockton
- Take the taxi from Willows to Chico Amtrak
- Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Take the bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
7h 15mTaxi, train, bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the taxi from Willows to Chico Amtrak
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
7h 48m$133–182
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Willows to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Willows to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Willows and Merced is 235 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Willows to Merced without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Willows to Merced, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Willows to Merced is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Willows to Merced.
There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Willows, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Willows to Merced. However, you can take the taxi to Chico Bus Station, take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from Willows to Merced in around 3h 20m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Stockton to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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