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How to get fromMerced to Oceansideby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus, train via Santa Ana

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 23m
    $50–71

  2. Drive  355.8 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Oceansidecar car 355.8 mi
    6h
    $65–94

  3. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 2m
    $100–300

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 25m
    $56–121

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 32m
    $64–113

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus FlixBus 2017
    9h 40m
    $56–85

  7. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    10h 15m
    $61–118

  8. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 10m
    $443–756

Merced to Oceanside by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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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