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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    9h 5m
    $44–70

  2. Drive 376.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Escondidocar car 376.3 mi
    6h 20m
    $69–100

  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 Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 40m
    $81–500

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 47m
    $64–123

  5. 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 Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 30m
    $64–128

  6. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 55m
    $57–166

  7. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 49m
    $124–285

  8. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 1m
    $84–156

  9. 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 Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 45m
    $116–526

Merced to Escondido by bus and tram

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Escondido Transit Center via Huntington Park, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 9h 5m.

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