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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Merced is to bus and BART which costs $24 - $35 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Merced. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 and arriving at Merced via San Francisco Bus Station and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Merced?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Merced is 185 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Merced without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 27m and costs $24 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Santa Rosa to Merced, including transfers.

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

Santa Rosa to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Merced bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Merced bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Merced is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Santa Rosa to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 35+ hotels available in Merced.

Santa Rosa to Merced - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, BART, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Merced by bus, subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, BART
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 27m
$24–35
Train, BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 9m
$23–38
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Mercedcar 168.2 mi
3h 10m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
8h
$41–64
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to King & Virginiabus 22
3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
10h 58m
$43–100

Santa Rosa to Merced by bus, foot, and subway

7Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.2 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall-Bay S1 to Merced via 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 8h.

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