There are 7 ways to get from Northridge to Merced by bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 10m$32–50Drive 256.6 mi
- Drive from Northridge to Mercedcar 256.6 mi
4h 20m$47–68Train to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
5h 15m$94–114Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus Nogales
6h 18m$83–135Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 41m$49–89Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
5h 13m$56–146Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 13m$65–333
Northridge to Merced by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Northridge and Merced is 270 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Northridge to Merced, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to Merced is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Northridge to Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced 3 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- 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
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $55–85
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $35–60
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $45–70
- 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
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $29–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
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
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide








