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 6h 59m.
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 6h 59m and costs $60 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 142+ 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 6h 59m.
Bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
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Bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Stockton St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
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