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How to get fromMerced to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, subway, ferry, unknown, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 20m

  2. Bus, fly, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  3. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 13m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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, 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 Bus Station, walk to Fresno Amtrak, take the bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 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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