What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Merced to Sonoma?

The distance between Merced and Sonoma is 190 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Sonoma without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Sonoma without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Sonoma?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Merced to Sonoma, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Sonoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Sonoma is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Merced to Sonoma.

Where can I stay near Sonoma?

There are 280+ hotels available in Sonoma.

Merced to Sonoma - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and BART

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There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Sonoma by bus, train, taxi, car, or subway

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Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
3. Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonomataxi
5h 27m
$131–180
Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Sonomacar 146.6 mi
2h 51m
$27–39
Bus, BART, line 101 bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus 1
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 Montgomery Streetsubway
4. Take the bus from Mission St & 2nd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus 101
5. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain
6. Take the bus from Petaluma Transit Mall to Sonoma Plazabus 40
8h 14m

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Distance: 189.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Sonoma, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Sonoma. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & Capitol Ave, walk to 8th & Capitol Station, take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Suisun-Fairfield, then take the taxi to Sonoma. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Sonoma in around 2h 51m.

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