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How to get fromMerced to Dana Pointby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Dana Point by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $51–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    10h 5m
    $35–49

  3. Drive 330.1 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Dana Pointcar car 330.1 mi
    5h 35m
    $61–87

  4. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $76–216

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    10h 13m
    $57–98

  6. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    11h 35m
    $85–138

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $105–611

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    8h 22m
    $168–624

  9. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $59–309

Merced to Dana Point by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Huntington Park, Florence / Pacific, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 10h 5m.

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