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How to get fromRiverside to Mercedby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus via San Fernando

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    8h 5m
    $42–64

  2. Drive  324 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Mercedcar car 324 mi
    5h 29m
    $60–86

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    5h 55m
    $93–200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    8h 35m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    10h 35m
    $50–81

  6. 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 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 26m
    $414–698

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 52m
    $256–773

Riverside to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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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