There are 7 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced by train, plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
best- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
4h 53m$90–195Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 10m$37–55Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 1m$198–678Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Merced261.4 mi
4h 22mDrive 261.4 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Mercedcar 261.4 mi
4h 22m$48–69Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
6h 24m$411–693Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 40m$42–67
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys / Keswick and arriving at Merced via Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Merced is 293 miles. The road distance is 262.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Merced.
There are 35+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $55–85
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $30–45
- Titanium
- $30–45
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Merced. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












