There are 7 ways to get from Rialto to Merced by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via San Fernando
best- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
8h 14m$42–63Drive 321.2 mi
- Drive from Rialto to Mercedcar 321.2 mi
5h 23m$59–85Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
6h 4m$108–199Train, bus
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 32m$55–88Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
9h 22m$50–78Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Rialto 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, CA to Mercedbus
7h 35m$414–697Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 26m$63–326
Rialto to Merced by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rialto to Merced is to train and bus via San Fernando which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rialto to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Rialto and Merced is 338 miles. The road distance is 323.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rialto to Merced without a car is to train and bus via San Fernando which takes 8h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Rialto to Merced, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rialto to Merced is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Rialto to Merced.
There are 29+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Rialto, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rialto to Merced. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Sylmar / San Fernando, walk to Sylmar Station, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from Rialto to Merced in around 5h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–85
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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