What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced is to bus which costs $15 - $27 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Lake Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Lake Merced. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo via Market St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Lake Merced?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Lake Merced. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at 19th Ave & Winston Dr via Richmond and Metro Embarcadero Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Lake Merced?

The distance between Sacramento and Lake Merced is 104 miles. The road distance is 93.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Lake Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced without a car is to train and BART which takes 2h 51m and costs $28 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Lake Merced bus from?

Sacramento to Lake Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Lake Merced train from?

Sacramento to Lake Merced train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Where does the Sacramento to Lake Merced bus arrive?

Sacramento to Lake Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Lake Merced train arrive?

Sacramento to Lake Merced train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Lake Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Lake Merced is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sacramento to Lake Merced.

Where can I stay near Lake Merced?

There are 714+ hotels available in Lake Merced.

Sacramento to Lake Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Lake Merced by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train, BART
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway Red-S
2h 51m
$29–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Market St & 2nd St to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoobus Lowl
3h 37m
$15–27
Drive 92.5 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to San Francisco State Universitycar 92.5 mi
1h 48m
$17–25
Fly, line 28 bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to 19th Ave & Winston Drbus
2h 37m
$433–767

Sacramento to Lake Merced by train, subway, and tram

97Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo via San Francisco Bus Station and Market St & 2nd St in around 3h 37m.

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