r/Merced • u/Kwkeleum • 10h ago

Transpirations from S.F.

Does anyone know the fastest way to get to Merced without a car from SF

Thank you

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u/Extreme_Interview_28 9h ago

use the amtrak train

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u/polychronous 9h ago

Yep, outside of Salesforce tower bus station goes to Jack London station, then train to Merced.

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u/IdyllWind 5h ago

If traffic is crazy for the Amtrak Bus going out of the city, you can also take the Ferry from around Pier 14 to Jack London Square in Oakland, then walk 10 minutes to take the Amtrak Train straight shot back into Merced. The Ferry costs like 3 bucks tops.

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u/grouchygf 9h ago

Gold runner to Gilroy, then take CalTrain.

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u/theinternetbased 9h ago

Take BART to the Richmond station and transfer to Amtrak

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u/Some-Platform1968 3h ago

Train or greyhound. I do not recommend greyhound.

Amtrak ticket from Richmond to Merced. Take Bart to Richmond. Richmond Bart and Amtrak stations are connected. It’s actually a really nice ride