What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore is to bus and train via Bakersfield which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Lake Elsinore?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Lake Elsinore. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Merced to Lake Elsinore?

The distance between Merced and Lake Elsinore is 373 miles. The road distance is 341.8 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Lake Elsinore without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 52m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Lake Elsinore bus from?

Merced to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Lake Elsinore bus arrive?

Merced to Lake Elsinore bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Lake Elsinore?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Lake Elsinore is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Merced to Lake Elsinore.

Where can I stay near Lake Elsinore?

There are 81+ hotels available in Lake Elsinore.

Merced to Lake Elsinore - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown91-PV Line
10h 52m
$54–137
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 Perris - Downtown
11h 28m
$45–79
Drive 339.8 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Lake Elsinore339.8 mi
5h 39m
$62–90
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 Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Perris - Downtown
8h 5m
$102–194
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 Perris - Downtown91-PV Line
10h 57m
$61–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train StationFlixBus 2007
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to RiversideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 27m
Bus via San Bernardino
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAStockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to BloomingtonSan Jose
15h 6m
$85–136
Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, taxi
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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)SJC - SNA
4. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinore
8h 32m
$348–660

Merced to Lake Elsinore by bus and train

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10h 52mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Lake Elsinore.

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Distance: 370.5 mi
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Hwy 74 + Cambern via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 11h 27m.

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