How far is it from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area?

The distance between Merced and San Francisco Bay Area is 134 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area without a car is to bus and BART and ferry and travel which takes 5h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area, including transfers.

Where can I stay near San Francisco Bay Area?

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Merced to San Francisco Bay Area - 3 ways to travel via bus, BART, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, subway, ferry, unknown, plane, or tram

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Bus, BART, ferry, travel
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1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown
5h 30m
Bus, fly, tram, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FAT - SFO
3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown
6h 8m
Bus, ferry, travel
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown
6h 38m

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to Modesto Bus Stop, walk to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fresno, walk to Se Fresno - F St, take the line 34 bus to L Shelter, take the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area.

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