What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $70 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Merced?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Merced Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Merced?

The distance between Los Angeles and Merced is 290 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Merced without a car is to bus via Huntington Park which takes 5h 53m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Merced?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Los Angeles to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Merced bus from?

Los Angeles to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Huntington Park station.

Bus or fly from Los Angeles to Merced?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Merced is to bus via Huntington Park which takes 5h 53m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Los Angeles to Merced bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Merced is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Los Angeles to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Merced?

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Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 31+ hotels available in Merced.

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus via Huntington Park
best
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 53m
$37–57
Drive 273 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mercedcar 273 mi
4h 35m
$50–72
Fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
4h 8m
$74–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
5h 55m
$40–80
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus Guadalajara
9h 40m
$37–65
Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
2. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
5h 44m
$406–686

Los Angeles to Merced by bus

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Distance: 288.8 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Huntington Park to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m. 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.

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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mercedby bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Bus via Huntington Park

Drive 273 mi

Fly to Merced Municipal Airport

Bus

Bus via Bakersfield

Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus