What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Oceanside?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Oceanside is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Oceanside?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Oceanside is to drive which takes 6h and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Oceanside?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Oceanside via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Merced to Oceanside?

The distance between Merced and Oceanside is 375 miles. The road distance is 357.9 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Oceanside without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Oceanside without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 9h 25m and costs $65 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Oceanside?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Merced to Oceanside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Oceanside bus from?

Merced to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where does the Merced to Oceanside bus arrive?

Merced to Oceanside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Oceanside?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Oceanside is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Merced to Oceanside.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merced to Oceanside?

Book your Merced to Oceanside bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oceanside?

There are 822+ hotels available in Oceanside.

Merced to Oceanside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Oceanside by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus via Bakersfield
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 25m
$65–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus
3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus
9h 35m
$50–72
Drive 355.8 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Oceansidecar 355.8 mi
6h
$59–85
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
6h 56m
$112–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 32m
$91–142
Bus, train via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
10h 15m
$84–143
Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
6h 43m
$144–261
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
8h 25m
$470–758

Merced to Oceanside by bus

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9h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.3 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Oceanside via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 9h 25m.

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