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How to get fromEncinitas to Mercedby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Encinitas to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    9h 15m
    $98–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    9h 58m
    $62–111

  3. Drive  368.8 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Mercedcar car 368.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $63–91

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus bus
    6h 20m
    $84–248

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    9h 59m
    $96–148

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    11h 31m
    $92–150

  7. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    11h 41m
    $68–115

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 20m
    $72–328

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    7h 56m
    $156–276

  10. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 14m
    $96–582

Encinitas to Merced by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Merced via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, and Huntington Park in around 9h 58m.

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