What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Merced is to line 761 bus and bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Merced is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $85 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Merced. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns and arriving at Merced via Westwood / Le Conte and Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Merced?

The distance between Santa Monica and Merced is 285 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Merced without a car is to line 761 bus and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Merced?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Santa Monica to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Merced bus from?

Santa Monica to Merced bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Westwood / Le Conte station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Merced bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Merced bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Merced is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Santa Monica to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 29+ hotels available in Merced.

Santa Monica to Merced - 6 ways to travel via line 761 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Line 761 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus 761 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
6h 41m
$30–48
Drive 271.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mercedcar 271.1 mi
4h 36m
$50–72
Line 3 bus to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane HHR - MCE
4h 33m
$87–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus Nogales
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus Nogales
8h 33m
$91–144
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 53m
$47–112
Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 35m
$61–352

Santa Monica to Merced by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 41mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Merced.

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Merced via Westwood / Le Conte, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 6h 41m.

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