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How to get fromSanta Barbara to University of California, Mercedby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van NuystrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to MercedbusNogales
    8h 40m
    $54–133

  2. Drive 272.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to University of California, Mercedcar272.8 mi
    5h 49m
    $50–72

  3. Bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)planeHHR - MCE
    7h 43m
    $176–228

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to BakersfieldbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus StopbusGreyhound US0810
    9h 30m

  5. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus
    9h 49m
    $90–203

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
    9h 43m
    $84–411

Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and University of California, Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Merced Bus Stop, Merced Transpo, and University Transit Center in around 9h 30m.

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