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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Van Nuys

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    9h 40m

  2. Drive  240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solvang to Mercedcar car 240.5 mi
    5h 4m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    7h 58m
    $171–266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 30m

  5. Bus via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus bus
    10h 35m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    11h 56m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Solvang, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop via Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 10h 30m.

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