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How to get fromMerced to Dana Pointby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    8h 57m
    $59–110

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    10h 9m
    $49–117

  3. Drive 329.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Dana Pointcar329.5 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)planeMCE - HHR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 45m
    $178–199

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train StationbusFlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 18m

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
    10h
    $55–88

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSJC - SNA
    8h 20m
    $188–495

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 6m
    $99–480

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeFAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h
    $82–328

Merced to Dana Point by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harbor via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 9h 18m.

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