There are 4 ways to get from California to Mariposa by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 San Fernando
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus Merced HWY 140
7h 42m$50–69Bus via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus
11h 45m$46–74Drive 289.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Mariposacar 289.8 mi
5h 11m$53–77Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposabus Merced HWY 140
8h$61–85
California to Mariposa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Mariposa is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from California to Mariposa is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Mariposa. However, there are services departing from Sylmar Station and arriving at Midtown Mariposa via Los Angeles - Pacoima and Merced Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between California and Mariposa is 324 miles. The road distance is 291.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Mariposa without a car is to bus via San Fernando which takes 7h 42m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from California to Mariposa, including transfers.
California to Mariposa bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Los Angeles - Pacoima station.
California to Mariposa bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Mariposa is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from California to Mariposa.
There are 111+ hotels available in Mariposa.
What companies run services between California, USA and Mariposa, CA, USA?
You can take a train from L.A. Union Station to Midtown Mariposa via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Merced, and Merced Transpo in around 7h 42m.
- 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
- 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 Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $14–27
- Titanium
- $16–27
Bus from Bakersfield to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Merced Transpo to Midtown Mariposa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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