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

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There are 6 ways to get from Solvang to Merced by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus
    9h 50m

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Mercedcar240.5 mi
    5h 2m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSBA - SMF
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
    7h 52m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus
    10h 20m

  5. Bus via Merced Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
    10h 25m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus59
    4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus
    5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspobusLb
    11h 40m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Merced via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 10h 20m.

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