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How to get fromMerced to Lake Elsinoreby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    10h 12m
    $50–69

  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 Perris - Downtowntrain train
    11h 15m
    $45–79

  3. Drive  339.8 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Lake Elsinorecar car 339.8 mi
    5h 42m
    $62–90

  4. 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 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
    4. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $421–1,086

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    10h 35m
    $55–82

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 16m
    $63–103

  7. Bus, train via Riverside

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 53m
    $60–108

  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 Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 29m
    $417–702

Merced to Lake Elsinore by bus, subway, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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 16m.

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