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

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

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

    best
    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 - 1821 18th St International to Mercedbus bus 1
    10h 20m
    $98–155

  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
    $116–196

  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
    $89–153

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    10h 46m
    $67–119

  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
    $63–142

Solvang to Merced by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International in around 10h 20m.

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