There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
8h 28m$49–67Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
9h 36m$44–79Drive 322.2 mi
- Drive from Merced to Aliso Viejocar 322.2 mi
5h 27m$59–85Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
6h 3m$82–199Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
8h 52m$49–77Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
9h 53m$57–112Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- 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 train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
7h 45m$414–698Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
7h 54m$276–911
Merced to Aliso Viejo by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo is to bus and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Merced and Aliso Viejo is 347 miles. The road distance is 324 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo without a car is to bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 8h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Aliso Viejo is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Merced to Aliso Viejo.
There are 1118+ hotels available in Aliso Viejo.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Aliso Viejo, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merced to Aliso Viejo. However, you can take the bus to Huntington Park, walk to Pacific / Florence, take the line 60 bus to 5th / Hill, walk to Pershing Square Station, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Aliso Viejo in around 5h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–85
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