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

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There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Palmdale by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $42–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    8h 23m
    $33–53

  3. Drive 254.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Palmdalecar car 254.3 mi
    4h 28m
    $47–67

  4. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $84–201

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    9h 37m
    $52–92

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, 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 L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $55–269

Merced to Palmdale by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Palmdale Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Lancaster in around 8h 23m.

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