There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Yucca Valley by bus, train, car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Yucca Valleycar
12h 3m$61–105Drive 364.9 mi
- Drive from Merced to Yucca Valleycar 364.9 mi
6h 23m$67–97Bus, BART, fly
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus
10h 40m$109–450Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus 12
13h 44m$104–174Bus
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
14h 28m$86–158Bus #2
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
14h 28m$81–134Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus 12
14h 38m$101–174
Merced to Yucca Valley by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Yucca Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Hwy 62 & Cholla via Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Hwy 62 & Kickapoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Merced and Yucca Valley is 410 miles. The road distance is 367 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 13h 44m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Merced to Yucca Valley, including transfers.
Merced to Yucca Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Yucca Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Yucca Valley is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Merced to Yucca Valley.
There are 686+ hotels available in Yucca Valley.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Yucca Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Hwy 62 & Cholla via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Hwy 62 & Kickapoo in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $18–30
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $10–23
- Titanium
- $11–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
- Phone
- 760 366 2395
- comments@basin-transit.com
- Website
- basin-transit.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
Bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://basin-transit.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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