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How to get fromMerced to El Centroby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Merced to El Centro by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2054
    12h 20m
    $74–115

  2. Drive  481.6 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to El Centrocar car 481.6 mi
    8h 14m
    $88–127

  3. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    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 bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 32m
    $108–300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    13h 30m
    $74–125

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 41m
    $106–167

  6. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    14h

  7. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 5m
    $126–229

  8. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane MCE - IPL
    9h 18m
    $150–614

  9. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Imperial County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane plane FAT - IPL
    7h 13m
    $76–421

  10. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 37m
    $95–331

Merced to El Centro by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to El Centro Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Downtown in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, Southern Airways Express, and Delta fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 6 times a week.

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