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How to get fromMerced to Half Moon Bayby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Half Moon Bay by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Manteca

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    7h 39m
    $47–67

  2. Drive 130.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Half Moon Baycar car 130.7 mi
    2h 28m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    9h 11m
    $37–61

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train Ace
    7h 40m
    $33–56

  5. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Merced to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    29h 24m
    $49–69

Merced to Half Moon Bay by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Main St & Miramontes St via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Mission St & 1st St, Daly City BART Station, Daly City BART-Bay 4, and Linda Mar Park N Ride in around 9h 11m.

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