There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley by bus, train, taxi, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the taxi from Suisun-Fairfield to Sonoma Valleytaxi
5h 38m$147–203Bus, BART
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus 1
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
9h 24m$25–39Drive 153.2 mi
- Drive from Merced to Sonoma Valleycar 153.2 mi
3h 5m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0870
6h 30m$95–132
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to bus and BART which costs $25 - $40 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Sonoma Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station and Suisun City Train Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Merced and Sonoma Valley is 197 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley, including transfers.
Merced to Sonoma Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Sonoma Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Sonoma Valley is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley.
There are 276+ hotels available in Sonoma Valley.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Sonoma Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Sonoma Valley via Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, and Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $10–14
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Vacaville Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-707-447-4444
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
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