There are 7 ways to get from Murrieta to Merced by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
9h 43m$40–61Drive 350.7 mi
- Drive from Murrieta to Merced350.7 mi
5h 50m$64–93Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)HHR - MCE
7h 25m$162–185Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center206
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
10h 53m$76–136Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced
12h 6m$54–105Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
12h 6m$58–130Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center206
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced
12h 17m
Murrieta to Merced by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murrieta to Merced is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Murrieta to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Murrieta to Merced. However, there are services departing from Jefferson + Town Square and arriving at Merced via Corona Transit Center, Riverside and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Murrieta and Merced is 366 miles. The road distance is 352.8 miles.
The best way to get from Murrieta to Merced without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Murrieta to Merced, including transfers.
Murrieta to Merced bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Jefferson + Town Square station.
Murrieta to Merced bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Corona Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murrieta to Merced is 353 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Murrieta to Merced.
There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Murrieta, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Merced via Corona Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–165
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Corona - North Main to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
Train from Corona - North Main to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–17
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Jefferson + Town Square to Corona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Bus from Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $27–40
- Titanium
- $30–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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