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How to get fromMerced to Carlsbadby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Merced to Carlsbad by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    9h
    $68–100

  2. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 23m
    $53–76

  3. Drive 359.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Carlsbadcar car 359.5 mi
    6h 4m
    $66–95

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

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    5h 48m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 10m
    $102–163

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angelesbus bus Lxrc 3501 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    10h 14m
    $88–123

  7. 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 Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 15m
    $70–133

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    7h
    $108–593

  9. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $106–313

  10. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $113–333

Merced to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 368.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Huntington Park, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 9h.

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