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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    6h 23m
    $40–59

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    8h 24m
    $35–54

  3. Drive  254.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Mercedcar car 254.2 mi
    4h 28m
    $47–67

  4. Train, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    6h 27m
    $94–201

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    8h 19m
    $38–59

  6. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus bus
    9h 11m
    $40–73

  7. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus bus
    7h 58m
    $415–699

Palmdale to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Merced Bus Stop via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 19m.

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