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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to bus and BART which costs $24 - $40 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Merced to Sonoma Valley?

The distance between Merced and Sonoma Valley is 197 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Merced to Sonoma Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Sonoma Valley is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley.

Where can I stay near Sonoma Valley?

There are 255+ hotels available in Sonoma Valley.

Merced to Sonoma Valley - 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 Valley 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 Sonoma Valleytaxi
5h 41m
$144–200
Bus, BART
cheapest
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 Embarcaderosubway
4. Take the bus from Fremont St & Mission St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
9h 24m
$25–39
Drive 153.2 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Sonoma Valleycar 153.2 mi
3h 5m
$28–41

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Distance: 195.9 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Sonoma Valley. 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 Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Sonoma Valley in around 3h 5m.

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