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How to get fromMerced to Costa Mesaby bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Costa Mesa by bus, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    8h 12m
    $50–71

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 46m
    $47–75

  3. Drive 311.1 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Costa Mesacar car 311.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $57–82

  4. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    6h 49m
    $90–237

  5. Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 46m
    $50–92

  6. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    8h 2m
    $187–581

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    8h 25m
    $82–446

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, line 650 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 7 to Oc Fair-Yellow Gatebus bus
    8h 30m
    $55–294

Merced to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Merced to Huntington Park once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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