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How to get fromMerced to Havasu Fallsby bus, shuttle, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Havasu Falls by bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Bus, shuttle, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Las Vegasbus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle
    4. Drive from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Havasu Fallscar
    25h 19m

  2. Drive 610 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Havasu Fallscar610 mi
    12h 19m
    $112–161

  3. Bus, train, drive via Bakersfield

    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 Flagstafftrain
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Tusayan IMAX Theaterbus
    5. Drive from Tusayan IMAX Theater to Havasu Fallscar
    25h 49m
    $148–283

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Maswik Lodgebus
    4. Drive from Maswik Lodge to Havasu Fallscar
    25h 42m
    $156–305

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Phoenixbus
    2. Take the bus from Denny's Restaurant to Flagstaff Amtrakbus
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Maswik Lodgebus
    4. Drive from Maswik Lodge to Havasu Fallscar
    25h 55m
    $223–359

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Havasu Falls, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Havasu Falls. However, you can take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield, take the bus to Las Vegas, walk to SB Casino Center after Bonneville, take the bus to EB Spring Mountain after Mel Torme, walk to Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, take the shuttle to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge, then drive to Havasu Falls. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to Havasu Falls via Bakersfield, San Fernando, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak, and Tusayan IMAX Theater in around 25h 49m.

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