There are 7 ways to get from Las Vegas to Merced by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Merced Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAS - MCE
3h 39m$145–437Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane LAS - SCK
- Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus
5h 30m$68–315Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus Nogales
9h 41m$122–175Drive 447.3 mi
- Drive from Las Vegas to Mercedcar 447.3 mi
7h 26m$82–118Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAS - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
5h 23m$111–375Bus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
10h 50m$94–137Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2038
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
14h 6m$83–128
Las Vegas to Merced by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas to Merced is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas to Merced is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas to Merced. However, there are services departing from South Strip Transit Terminal and arriving at Merced via Bakersfield, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Las Vegas and Merced is 318 miles. The road distance is 449.9 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Merced without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 9h 41m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Las Vegas to Merced, including transfers.
Las Vegas to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
The best way to get from Las Vegas to Merced is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 41m.
Las Vegas to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas to Merced is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Las Vegas to Merced.
What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Merced via Bakersfield and Bakersfield, CA in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Harry Reid International Airport to Stockton Metropolitan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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