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How to get fromMerced to Aliso Viejoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Aliso Viejo by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    8h 28m
    $49–67

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    9h 36m
    $44–79

  3. Drive  322.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Aliso Viejocar car 322.2 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–85

  4. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    6h 3m
    $82–199

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    8h 52m
    $49–77

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 53m
    $57–112

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train
    7h 45m
    $414–698

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    7h 54m
    $276–911

Merced to Aliso Viejo by bus, subway, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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.

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