There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to Merced by bus, car, train, plane, 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.
Bus via Sylmar Station
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
5h 50m$33–48Drive 263.2 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Mercedcar 263.2 mi
4h 22m$48–70Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
4h 47m$105–195Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 5m$52–79Fly 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$190–680Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown 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 21m$431–693
Burbank to Merced by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Merced is to bus via Sylmar Station which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Merced. However, there are services departing from 1st / Orange Grove and arriving at Merced via Sylmar Station and Los Angeles - Pacoima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Burbank and Merced is 276 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Merced without a car is to bus via Sylmar Station which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Burbank to Merced, including transfers.
Burbank to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
Burbank to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Merced is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Burbank to Merced.
There are 26+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, 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 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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