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How to get fromLaguna Niguel to Mercedby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Merced by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via San Fernando

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    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    7h 55m
    $42–63

  2. Drive  325.3 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Mercedcar car 325.3 mi
    5h 30m
    $60–86

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

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    5h 45m
    $108–199

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    8h 20m
    $76–123

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 3m
    $50–78

  6. 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
    6h 32m
    $280–838

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

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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, CA to Mercedbus bus
    7h 16m
    $414–697

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    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 21m
    $403–892

Laguna Niguel to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel to Merced. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Sylmar / San Fernando, walk to Sylmar Station, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from Laguna Niguel to Merced in around 5h 30m.

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