What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Clarita?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Clarita is to bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Clarita?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Santa Clarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Merced to Santa Clarita?

The distance between Merced and Santa Clarita is 255 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Santa Clarita without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Merced to Santa Clarita?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Merced to Santa Clarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Santa Clarita bus from?

Merced to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Santa Clarita bus arrive?

Merced to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Santa Clarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Santa Clarita is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Merced to Santa Clarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Clarita?

There are 186+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.

Merced to Santa Clarita - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Santa Clarita by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2007
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 10m
Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
6h 49m
$33–62
Drive 243.3 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Santa Claritacar 243.3 mi
4h 1m
$45–65
Fly, train
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane MCE - HHR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
5h 37m
$98–189
Bus via Merced Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 20m
Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus Stockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
6h 44m
$73–120

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Santa Clarita.

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Distance: 253.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 10m.

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