What is the cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced is to bus via Van Nuys which costs $30 - $55 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced?

The fastest way to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Thousand Oaks and University of California, Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced. However, there are services departing from Thousand Oaks / Skyline and arriving at University Transit Center via Rocketdyne Layover, Van Nuys / Keswick, Los Angeles - Pacoima and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced?

The distance between Thousand Oaks and University of California, Merced is 312 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.

Where do I catch the Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced bus from?

Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Rocketdyne Layover station.

Where does the Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced bus arrive?

Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Keswick station.

Can I drive from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced.

Where can I stay near University of California, Merced?

There are 32+ hotels available in University of California, Merced.

Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced

Q: How do I travel from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $70 - $140.

Q: How long does it take to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Van Nuys
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
9h 45m
$73–139
Bus via Van Nuys
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rocketdyne Layover to Van Nuys / Keswick169
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to MercedNogales
9h 50m
$32–53
Drive 282 mi
1. Drive from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced282 mi
4h 56m
$52–75
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St
2. Fly from Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)HHR - MCE
7h 33m
$160–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Flower St & 7th St422 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
10h 54m
$52–119

Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced by bus, train, and foot

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What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and University of California, Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Thousand Oaks / Skyline to University of California, Merced via Canoga Station, Rocketdyne Layover, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced Transpo, and University Transit Center in around 9h 50m.

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How to get fromThousand Oaks to University of California, Mercedby train, bus, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Oaks to University of California, Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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