There are 6 ways to get from Lancaster to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
6h 32m$41–60Bus via Merced
cheapest- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
7h 14m$29–45Drive 245.3 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Mercedcar 245.3 mi
4h 21m$45–65Train, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
6h 36m$109–201Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
7h 9m$32–50Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
8h 7m$415–699
Lancaster to Merced by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Merced is to bus via Merced which costs $29 - $45 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Merced. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Lancaster and Merced is 318 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Lancaster to Merced, including transfers.
Lancaster to Merced bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Lancaster to Merced bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Merced is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Lancaster to Merced.
There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Amtrak and Bakersfield Train Station in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- 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 Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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