There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CANogales
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to MercedNogales
6h 39m$149–218Drive 275.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced275.6 mi
4h 44m$51–73Line 3 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)HHR - MCE
5h 58m$153–177Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
10h 18m$53–115
Santa Monica to University of California, Merced by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at University Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Santa Monica and University of California, Merced is 289 miles. The road distance is 277.2 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 6h 39m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced, including transfers.
Santa Monica to University of California, Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to University of California, Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Merced Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to University of California, Merced is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in University of California, Merced.
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and University of California, Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica to University of California, Merced via Los Angeles - Pacoima, Bakersfield, CA, Merced Transpo, and Scholars at Mammoth Lks. in around 6h 39m.
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- Website
- advancedaircharters.com
Flights from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–170
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- bigbluebus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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