There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Laughlin by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MCE - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
5h 24m$136–183Drive 458 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Laughlincar 458 mi
7h 45m$84–121Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
12h 56m$183–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 1m$134–290Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 40m$125–273Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane FAT - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
7h 5m$122–404Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SCK - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
6h 22m$139–395Bus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
16h 33m$146–272
Merced to Laughlin by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Laughlin is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Laughlin is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 24m and costs $130 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Laughlin. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.
The distance between Merced and Laughlin is 406 miles. The road distance is 460.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Laughlin without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 56m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Merced to Laughlin, including transfers.
Merced to Laughlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.
Merced to Laughlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Laughlin is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Merced to Laughlin.
There are 99+ hotels available in Laughlin.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Laughlin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 16h 33m.
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Stockton Metropolitan Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- info@VegasAirporter.com
- Website
- vegasairporter.com
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Schedules at
- vegasairporter.com
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 Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–19
- Titanium
- $6–19
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $7–20
- Titanium
- $8–20
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
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