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How to get fromMerced to Ventura Countyby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Ventura County by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 42m
    $101–153

  2. Drive 272.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Ventura Countycar car 272.3 mi
    4h 48m
    $50–72

  3. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    5h 27m
    $222–368

  4. Bus via Merced Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 52m
    $101–158

  5. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    7h 8m
    $413–867

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Ventura County via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop in around 6h 42m.

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