There are 6 ways to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, car, plane, subway, 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.
Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
7h 7m$36–65Drive 264.2 mi
- Drive from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 264.2 mi
4h 25m$49–70Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, subway
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
4h 46m$76–188Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 37m$44–82Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
7h 43m$48–77Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
6h 34m$407–687
Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to bus via Bakersfield which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood station. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Bakersfield, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys and Ventura / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Merced Station (Amtrak) and Universal Studios, Hollywood is 274 miles. The road distance is 265.7 miles.
The best way to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 7h 7m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood, including transfers.
Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Merced station.
Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood.
There are 2694+ hotels available in Universal Studios, Hollywood.
What companies run services between Merced Station (Amtrak), CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Merced Station (Amtrak) to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Merced, Bakersfield, San Fernando, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Ventura Pl / Ventura, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–180
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $21–35
- Titanium
- $23–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $12–26
- Titanium
- $13–26
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $7–22
- Titanium
- $8–21
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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