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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    $69–127

  2. Bus, train via Merced Bus Stop

    cheapest
    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 Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    10h 48m
    $56–101

  3. Drive 376.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Escondidocar car 376.3 mi
    6h 21m
    $69–100

  4. 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
    $77–481

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 11m
    $96–154

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 12m
    $88–156

  7. Bus, train via Bakersfield #2

    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
    $69–133

  8. 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
    $114–265

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus 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 35m
    $92–502

Merced to Escondido by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Merced to Escondido.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 11h 11m.

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