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How to get fromMerced to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    7h 1m
    $45–64

  2. Drive 162.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to South Lake Tahoecar car 162.3 mi
    4h 36m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    7h 35m
    $46–69

  4. Bus via US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    7h 38m
    $46–66

Merced to South Lake Tahoe by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to US 50/ Carson Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 7h 1m.

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