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How to get fromPalmdale to Mercedby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Palmdale to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San FernandotrainAV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to MercedbusNogales
    6h 23m
    $37–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to MercedbusFlixBus 2007
    8h 24m
    $28–101

  3. Drive 254.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Mercedcar254.2 mi
    4h 26m
    $47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)planeHHR - MCE
    6h 28m
    $168–194

  5. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus
    7h 31m
    $73–129

  6. Bus via Merced Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus StopbusGreyhound US0810
    8h 29m
    $37–96

  7. Train, bus via Bakersfield #2

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus
    9h 11m
    $36–66

Palmdale to Merced by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Merced via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 24m.

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