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

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

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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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    8h 36m
    $50–79

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 20m
    $42–77

  3. Drive  312.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Irvinecar car 312.5 mi
    5h 17m
    $57–83

  4. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    5h 47m
    $82–198

  5. Bus, train #2

    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 Tustintrain train OC Line
    8h 36m
    $53–98

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    8h 45m
    $45–64

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 26m
    $224–773

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    7h 29m
    $413–697

  9. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    7h 37m
    $231–856

Merced to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 324.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Campus-University Center via Huntington Park, Santa Ana, and The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 in around 8h 45m.

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