What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Downey?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Downey is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Downey?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Downey is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $55 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Downey?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Downey. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Florence / Garfield via Florence / Pacific. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Merced to Downey?

The distance between Merced and Downey is 282 miles. The road distance is 287.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Downey without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Downey without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Downey?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Merced to Downey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Downey bus from?

Merced to Downey bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Merced station.

Bus or fly from Merced to Downey?

The best way to get from Merced to Downey is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $55 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Merced to Downey bus arrive?

Merced to Downey bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Huntington Park station.

Can I drive from Merced to Downey?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Downey is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Merced to Downey.

Where can I stay near Downey?

There are 2292+ hotels available in Downey.

Merced to Downey - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Downey by plane, bus, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane MCE - HHR
3h 23m
$60–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
5h 51m
$32–47
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Downeycar 285.6 mi
4h 47m
$53–76
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram
5h 29m
$44–284
Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
8h 30m
$49–87

Merced to Downey by bus

6Weekly Buses

5h 51mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.5 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Downey, CA, USA?

Advanced Air, LLC flies from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) twice daily. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Merced to Huntington Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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