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How to get fromMerced to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5h 59m
    $35–54

  2. Drive  118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalkcar car 118.6 mi
    2h 20m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train via Manteca

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus 1
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 31m
    $45–64

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    6h 32m
    $32–52

Merced to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 5h 59m.

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