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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation CenterbusGreyhound US0831
    9h 40m
    $43–135

  2. Drive 376.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Escondidocar376.3 mi
    6h 18m
    $69–100

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

    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 bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
    6h 32m
    $85–475

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to OceansidetrainPacific Surfliner
    10h 49m
    $68–111

  5. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
    10h 57m
    $86–146

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield #2

    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 Oceansidetrain
    11h 23m
    $62–99

  7. 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 Oceansidetrain
    8h 2m
    $184–216

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeOAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
    8h 36m
    $80–258

  9. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSJC - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centerbus
    9h 47m
    $127–350

Merced to Escondido by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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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 40m.

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