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How to get fromMerced to Canyon Lakeby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Merced to Canyon Lake by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    9h 56m
    $89–142

  2. Drive 347.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Canyon Lakecar car 347.5 mi
    5h 55m
    $64–92

  3. 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 Perris - Downtowntrain train
    7h 7m
    $120–247

  4. Bus, train via Perris - South

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train 91-PV Line
    10h 3m
    $88–134

  5. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    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 Perris - Downtowntrain train
    10h 40m
    $82–126

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 59m
    $135–192

  7. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield, CAbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Bloomingtonbus bus San Jose
    13h 57m
    $146–207

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 56m
    $183–545

  9. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, taxi

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    4. Take the taxi from Ontario-San-Bernardino-Airport-ONT to Canyon Laketaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $381–1,056

  10. 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 Perris - Downtowntrain train
    8h 50m
    $451–746

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

    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
    4. Drive from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Canyon Lakecar car
    8h 42m
    $241–871

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Canyon Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 369.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Canyon Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Canyon Lake via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Perris Transit Center, and Hwy 74 + Wasson Canyon in around 10h 59m.

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