What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Clara is to bus which costs $12 - $35 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at El Camino & Lincoln via Los Baños and King & Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Merced to Santa Clara?

The distance between Merced and Santa Clara is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Santa Clara without a car is to bus and train via Manteca which takes 4h 53m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Merced to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Santa Clara bus from?

Merced to Santa Clara bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Merced Transpo station.

Where does the Merced to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Merced to Santa Clara bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Pacheco @ Target station.

Can I drive from Merced to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Santa Clara is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Merced to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 530+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Merced to Santa Clara - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Santa Clara by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Manteca
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus 1
2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
4h 53m
$38–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
5h 7m
$12–31
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Santa Claracar 114.6 mi
2h 15m
$21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus FlixBus 2007
2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
4h 54m
$24–41

Merced to Santa Clara by bus and foot

28Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to El Camino & Lincoln via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, and King & Virginia in around 5h 7m.

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