What is the cheapest way to get from Downey to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Downey to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downey to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Downey to Merced is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $150 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Downey and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Downey to Merced. However, there are services departing from Florence / Garfield and arriving at Merced via Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Downey to Merced?

The distance between Downey and Merced is 291 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

How do I travel from Downey to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Downey to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Downey to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Downey to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downey to Merced bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Downey to Merced?

The best way to get from Downey to Merced is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $180 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Downey to Merced bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downey to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Downey to Merced is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Downey to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Downey to Merced - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Downey to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (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
best
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to MercedNogales
5h 56m
$32–47
Drive 285.5 mi
1. Drive from Downey to Merced285.5 mi
4h 45m
$53–76
Fly Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)HHR - MCE
3h 47m
$154–177
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CANogales
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to MercedNogales
8h 28m
$74–129
Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
8h 47m
$54–114
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)LAX - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
6h 27m
$66–389

Downey to Merced by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 56mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.9 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Huntington Park to Merced 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC flies from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) twice daily.

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