There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, 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 via San Fernando
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 37m$38–57Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus Guadalajara
9h 40m$34–62Drive 273 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mercedcar 273 mi
4h 35m$50–72Fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
4h 8m$99–186Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
5h 55m$40–75Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
5h 39m$405–684
Los Angeles to Merced by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $30 - $65 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $95 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Merced Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Merced is 285 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Merced without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Los Angeles to Merced, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to bus via San Fernando which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 4h 8m.
Los Angeles to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Merced is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Los Angeles to Merced.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–85
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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