What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Merced is to bus which costs $12 - $30 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clara and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Clara to Merced. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Jefferson and arriving at Transpo via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant and Pacheco @ Target. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Merced?

The distance between Santa Clara and Merced is 152 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Clara to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Santa Clara to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Merced bus from?

Santa Clara to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Where does the Santa Clara to Merced bus arrive?

Santa Clara to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Baños station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Merced is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Santa Clara to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 35+ hotels available in Merced.

Santa Clara to Merced - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clara to Merced by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
5h 23m
$32–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
5h 33m
$12–30
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Mercedcar 114.4 mi
2h 14m
$21–31

Santa Clara to Merced by train, subway, and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Camino & Jefferson to Transpo via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 5h 33m.

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