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

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There are 7 ways to get from Carlsbad to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus
    8h 17m
    $57–98

  2. Drive  359.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Mercedcar car 359.5 mi
    6h 3m
    $66–95

  3. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    5h 18m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mercedbus bus 1
    10h 35m
    $60–97

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    11h
    $64–125

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus bus
    6h 32m
    $90–278

  7. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus bus
    6h 54m

Carlsbad to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Merced via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Santa Ana in around 10h 35m.

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