There are 6 ways to get from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus, plane, subway, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
4h 25m$278–472Drive 125.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car 125.2 mi
2h 18m$23–33Bus, BART
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
4h 56m$43–59Bus, train, Caltrain
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 12m$40–63Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Merced to San Francisco-SFO125.2 mi
2h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
7h 25m$35–61
Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Merced and San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 224 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) without a car is to bus and BART which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO), including transfers.
Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO) is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Merced to San Francisco Airport (SFO).
There are 751+ hotels available in San Francisco Airport (SFO).
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Sacramento Bus Station and Mission St & 1st St in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Ace
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $7–22
- Titanium
- $8–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $24–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Merced to San Francisco-SFO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Merced and San Francisco Airport (SFO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















