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How to get fromSan Clemente to Mercedby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from San Clemente to Merced by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    8h 3m
    $66–96

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 27m
    $55–105

  3. Drive 334.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Mercedcar car 334.3 mi
    5h 36m
    $61–89

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    6h 9m
    $83–246

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mercedbus bus 1
    9h 2m
    $58–86

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus bus
    7h 3m
    $96–519

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain 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 to Mercedbus bus
    7h 47m
    $80–415

San Clemente to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Clemente to Merced. However, you can take the train to Anaheim, walk to Anaheim, take the line 2 bus to Huntington Park, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from San Clemente to Merced in around 5h 36m.

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