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

The cheapest way to get from Goleta to Merced is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goleta to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Goleta and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Goleta to Merced. However, there are services departing from Fairview & Carson and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Goleta to Merced?

The distance between Goleta and Merced is 358 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goleta to Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $80 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Goleta to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goleta to Merced bus from?

Goleta to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Goleta to Merced bus arrive?

Goleta to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Goleta to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Goleta to Merced is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Goleta to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Goleta to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Goleta to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or subway

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Goleta Station to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
7h 29m
$83–126
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SBA - 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
7h 9m
$44–244
Drive 264.6 mi
1. Drive from Goleta to Mercedcar 264.6 mi
5h 39m
$49–70
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
6h 5m
$162–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
9h 59m
Bus via Hollister & Wendy's
1. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
10h 7m
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBA - SMF
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
6h 56m
$334–537
Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
7h 36m
$468–754
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, bus
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
2. Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
3. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
4. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 53m
$174–417

Goleta to Merced by train and bus

12Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goleta to Merced.

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Fairview & Carson to Merced Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 9h 59m.

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