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How to get fromIrvine to University of California, Mercedby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to University of California, Merced by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    8h 58m
    $59–101

  2. Train, bus via Delano

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delano to Mercedbus bus
    11h 11m
    $45–85

  3. Drive 319.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to University of California, Mercedcar car 319.8 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–85

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    6h 52m
    $83–201

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 20m
    $50–95

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Mercedbus bus 1
    10h 29m
    $53–80

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 1m
    $258–848

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 31m
    $254–750

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    8h 28m
    $415–701

Irvine to University of California, Merced by train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and University of California, Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to University of California, Merced via Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Huntington Park, Merced Transpo, and University Transit Center in around 8h 58m.

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