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How to get fromSanta Cruz to Mercedby bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Cruz to Merced by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    6h 18m
    $14–39

  2. Drive  118.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Mercedcar car 118.9 mi
    2h 20m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound to Gilroy Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    7h 5m
    $15–38

Santa Cruz to Merced by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Front to Transpo via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 6h 18m.

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