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How to get fromMerced to Santa Cruzby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Santa Cruz 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 42m
    $39–63

  2. Drive  118.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Santa Cruzcar car 118.6 mi
    2h 19m
    $22–32

  3. 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 Ocean & Waterbus bus 17
    6h 19m
    $27–48

  4. 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 14m
    $46–65

Merced to Santa Cruz by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Soquel Ave & Front via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 42m.

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