There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Inland Empire by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
9h 59m$87–129Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810
- Take the train from Los Angeles to RiversideSouthwest Chief
10h 58m$55–143Drive 339 mi
- Drive from Merced to Inland Empire339 mi
5h 39m$62–90Fly, train, line 20 bus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)MCE - HHR
- Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Riverside - Downtown
- Take the bus from Magnolia Opp Elizabeth to Moreno Beach + Alessandro
8h 18m$100–193Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train StationFlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to RiversideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 15m
Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Inland Empire is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Inland Empire is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Inland Empire. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Moreno Beach + Alessandro via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Magnolia Opp Elizabeth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Merced and Inland Empire is 362 miles. The road distance is 341 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Inland Empire without a car is to bus and train via Bakersfield which takes 9h 59m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Merced to Inland Empire, including transfers.
Merced to Inland Empire bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Inland Empire bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Inland Empire is 341 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Merced to Inland Empire.
There are 231+ hotels available in Inland Empire.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Inland Empire, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Moreno Beach + Alessandro via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Magnolia + Jurupa, and Magnolia Opp Elizabeth in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $18–30
- Titanium
- $20–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $10–23
- Titanium
- $11–23
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Magnolia Opp Elizabeth to Moreno Beach + Alessandro
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $21–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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