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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Fontana is to bus and train via Bakersfield which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Fontana is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Fontana?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Fontana. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Merced to Fontana?

The distance between Merced and Fontana is 344 miles. The road distance is 320.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Fontana without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $70 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Merced to Fontana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Fontana bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to Fontana bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merced to Fontana?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Fontana is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Merced to Fontana.

Where can I stay near Fontana?

There are 324+ hotels available in Fontana.

Merced to Fontana - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Merced to Fontana by bus, car, plane, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington ParkStockton
2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to Fontana Metrolink Transit CenterHuntington Park
8h 45m
$71–99
Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
9h 29m
$40–72
Drive 318.6 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Fontana318.6 mi
5h 18m
$59–84
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)MCE - HHR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
6h 12m
$100–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to FontanaSB Line
8h 48m
$49–130
Bus, train via Merced
1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2007
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to FontanaSB Line
8h 53m
$56–102
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAStockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to BloomingtonSan Jose
10h 3m
$82–129
Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)OAK - ONT
7h 32m
$92–443
Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stockton
2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SJC - ONT
8h 35m
$95–522
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)FAT - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
8h 21m
$81–350

Merced to Fontana by bus

6Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Fontana.

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Distance: 341.6 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center via Huntington Park and 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park in around 8h 45m.

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