There are 2 ways to get from Merced to Columbia by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Merced to Columbia is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Columbia is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Merced Amtrak and arriving at Stockton St. via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Merced and Columbia is 163 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $60 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Merced to Columbia, including transfers.
Merced to Columbia bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Merced Amtrak station.
Merced to Columbia bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Columbia is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Merced to Columbia.
There are 134+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Columbia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Amtrak to Columbia via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage and Stockton St. in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877-989-2787
- [email protected]
- Website
- yarts.com
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Stockton St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- https://www.yarts.com
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