What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Merced is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Merced. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Riverside to Merced?

The distance between Riverside and Merced is 333 miles. The road distance is 325.9 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Merced without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 35m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Merced?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Riverside to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Merced bus from?

Riverside to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.

Where does the Riverside to Merced bus arrive?

Riverside to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Merced is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Riverside to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riverside to Merced?

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Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Riverside to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Bakersfield
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 35m
$76–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus Nogales
10h 18m
$33–59
Drive 324 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Mercedcar 324 mi
5h 29m
$60–86
Train to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
5h 40m
$63–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Delano Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Delano - Juanita's Travel to Mercedbus 1
8h 47m
$63–109
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
5h 55m
$53–140
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
7h 32m
$64–328
Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
8h 22m
$115–563
Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 51m
$86–435

Riverside to Merced by bus

8Weekly Buses

8h 35mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Merced.

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Distance: 331.3 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 35m.

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