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How to get fromMerced to San Clementeby bus, train, car, plane or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to San Clemente by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Anaheim

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Clemente Pier AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    8h 48m
    $55–148

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
    3. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    9h 10m
    $38–120

  3. Drive 334.4 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to San Clementecar334.4 mi
    5h 35m
    $61–89

  4. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)planeMCE - HHR
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to San Clementetrain
    6h 11m
    $164–189

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San ClementetrainOC Line
    9h 5m
    $60–130

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente PiertrainOC Line
    9h 16m
    $53–101

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train StationbusFlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 30m

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeFAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    7h 16m
    $110–509

  9. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeFAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain
    8h 35m
    $87–331

Merced to San Clemente by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 9h 30m.

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