What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $30 - $70 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Merced. However, there are services departing from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate and arriving at Merced via Anaheim and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Merced is 322 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 7h 42m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Costa Mesa to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Merced bus from?

Costa Mesa to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Huntington Park station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Merced bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Merced is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Costa Mesa to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 21+ hotels available in Merced.

Costa Mesa to Merced - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 662 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Merced by bus, car, train, tram, or plane

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

Bus via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus Nogales
7h 42m
$55–87
Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus
14h 6m
$34–66
Drive 311 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Mercedcar 311 mi
5h 19m
$57–82
Line 662 bus, train, line 4 bus, tram to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
3. Take the bus from Metrolink Station to C Line Stationbus
4. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to Hawthorne / Lennox Stationtram
5. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
6h 29m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Delano Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Delano - Juanita's Travel to Mercedbus 1
9h 33m
$64–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Mercedbus 1
9h 35m
$54–79
Fly Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 25m
$153–499
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
6h 41m
$54–150
Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 19m
$156–513
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
8h 18m
$65–337

Costa Mesa to Merced by bus

6Weekly Buses

7h 42mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Merced.

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Distance: 320.4 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Huntington Park to Merced 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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