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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 13m
    $46–66

  2. Drive  317.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Lake Forestcar car 317.9 mi
    5h 24m
    $58–84

  3. 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 Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    5h 47m
    $108–226

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 36m
    $70–111

  5. Bus, train via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain train OC Line
    8h 43m
    $52–77

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    9h 19m
    $63–108

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus 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 52m
    $264–821

  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 Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    7h 30m
    $429–723

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus 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
    8h 10m
    $253–881

Merced to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Irvine via Huntington Park, Santa Ana, and Santa Ana in around 8h 13m.

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