What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to San Diego is to bus and train via Anaheim which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Merced to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $65 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Merced to San Diego?

The distance between Merced and San Diego is 380 miles. The road distance is 395.6 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to San Diego without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 10h 11m and costs $95 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Merced to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Merced to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to San Diego bus from?

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

Where does the Merced to San Diego bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merced to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to San Diego is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Merced to San Diego.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merced to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 4906+ hotels available in San Diego.

Merced to San Diego - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
best
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
4h 36m
$67–440
Bus, train via Anaheim
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 15m
$62–114
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 11m
$97–161
Drive 393.3 mi
1. Drive from Merced to San Diegocar 393.3 mi
6h 39m
$72–104
Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
6h 41m
$78–453
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
6h 55m
$109–593
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 34m
$80–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus Sacramento
11h 11m
$70–116
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 San Diegotrain
11h 17m
$72–148

Merced to San Diego by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 11mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to San Diego.

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Distance: 377.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to San Diego via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 10h 11m.

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