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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Merced to Santa Paula?

The distance between Merced and Santa Paula is 272 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Santa Paula without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $55 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Merced to Santa Paula, including transfers.

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

Merced to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where does the Merced to Santa Paula bus arrive?

Merced to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Merced to Santa Paula?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Santa Paula is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Merced to Santa Paula.

Where can I stay near Santa Paula?

There are 127+ hotels available in Santa Paula.

Merced to Santa Paula - 4 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Santa Paula by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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 Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 32m
$56–100
Drive 265.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Santa Paulacar 265.1 mi
4h 30m
$49–70
Bus via Fresno
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus
6h 47m
$50–122
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus Stockton
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 3m
$78–124

Merced to Santa Paula by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 32mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Santa Paula.

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Distance: 270.9 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 32m.

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