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Merced to Lake Elsinore buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Merced and Lake Elsinore takes 10h 14m and the fastest bus takes 9h 47m. There is at least one bus per day from Merced to Lake Elsinore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 14m
Duration
370 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Merced to Lake Elsinore bus times

Buses run once daily between Merced and Lake Elsinore. The service departs Merced at 9:05 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Elsinore at 19:31:00. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Train Station and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAAmtrakRiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency10h 26m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merced to Lake Elsinore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 11h 16m.

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