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How to get fromCarlsbad to Mercedby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

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    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 14m
    $62–98

  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 Transportation Center to Huntington Parkbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    9h 17m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Mercedbus bus Lxit 3324
    9h 22m
    $62–93

  6. Train, bus #2

    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
    10h 30m
    $76–140

  7. 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 36m
    $90–578

Carlsbad to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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 Transportation Center, and Huntington Park in around 9h 17m.

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