There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Merced by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, 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
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
5h 35m$34–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
9h 43m$59–119Drive 210.3 mi
- Drive from Reno to Mercedcar 210.3 mi
4h 54m$39–56Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane RNO - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
6h 30m$252–510Train, bus via Merced Bus Stop
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 30m$62–132Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 45m$237–498Fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane RNO - MCE
5h 13m$48–252Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 55m$383–548
Reno to Merced by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Merced. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Merced via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Reno and Merced is 252 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Reno to Merced, including transfers.
Reno to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Merced is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 5h 13m.
Reno to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Merced is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Reno to Merced.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Merced via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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