There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Murrieta by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Maintrain
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus 206
11h 24m$49–73Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus 206
11h 38m$43–77Drive 350.6 mi
- Drive from Merced to Murrietacar 350.6 mi
5h 53m$64–93Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus
8h 5m$94–203Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus 206
11h 55m$63–100Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.bus 61
12h 10m$55–83Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.bus 61
12h 10m$57–89Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus
9h 15m$99–289
Merced to Murrieta by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Murrieta is to bus and train via Bakersfield which costs $40 - $80 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Murrieta is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Murrieta. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Jefferson + Kalmia via Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Corona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Merced and Murrieta is 391 miles. The road distance is 352.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Murrieta without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Merced to Murrieta, including transfers.
Merced to Murrieta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Murrieta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Murrieta is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Merced to Murrieta.
There are 250+ hotels available in Murrieta.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Murrieta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Jefferson + Kalmia via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Corona Transit Center in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Main
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–85
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–50
- Titanium
- $35–50
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $20–35
- Titanium
- $22–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $11–24
- Titanium
- $12–24
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Huntington Park to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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