There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak) by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 5 h 55 min
$30 - $75
5 alternative options
Amtrak Thruway, train • 6 h 52 min
$35 - $90
Bus, train • 7 h 2 min
$54 - $132
Drive • 4 h 33 min
$26 - $40
Fly to Merced • 4 h 21 min
$75 - $153
Fly to Fresno, train • 6 h 14 min
$217 - $771
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Merced Station (Amtrak), CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak) hourly. Tickets cost $30 - $75 and the journey takes 5 h 45 min. Alternatively, Boutique Air flies from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak) 3 times a day.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 14 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $950

- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Los Angeles to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 34 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $170

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bakersfield Amtrak to Merced Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $90
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $60
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Room
- $180 - $260
Train from Fresno Amtrak to Merced Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $50
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Coach Seat
- $35 - $50
- Room
- $140 - $200

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles, Ca to Merced, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $30 - $50
- Flexible
- $55 - $75
Bus from Los Angeles, Ca to Bakersfield, Ca
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $17 - $26
- Flexible
- $30 - $40

- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- amtrak.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak)?
The distance between Los Angeles and Merced Station (Amtrak) is 414 km. The road distance is 439 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak)?
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4 h 33 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak)?
The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to fly which takes 4 h 21 min and costs $70 - $160.
Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Merced Station (Amtrak)?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles, Ca and arriving at Merced, Ca. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 45 min.
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Merced Station (Amtrak)?
The bus from Los Angeles, Ca to Merced, Ca takes 5 h 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.