There are 6 ways to get from El Centro to Merced by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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Bus via San Fernando
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
10h 38m$61–100Drive 481.4 mi
- Drive from El Centro to Mercedcar 481.4 mi
8h 13m$88–127Bus, fly
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
8h 39m$86–222Bus
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
11h 25m$70–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus
12h 55m$181–272Bus #2
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2055 / ...
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
13h$72–131
El Centro to Merced by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Centro to Merced is to bus via San Fernando which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from El Centro to Merced is to drive which takes 8h 13m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from El Centro to Merced. However, there are services departing from El Centro Bus Stop and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between El Centro and Merced is 500 miles. The road distance is 484.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Centro to Merced without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 10h 38m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from El Centro to Merced, including transfers.
El Centro to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
El Centro to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Centro to Merced is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from El Centro to Merced.
Book your El Centro to Merced bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Merced via Los Angeles Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $28–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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