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How to get fromMerced to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Santa Ana

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    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
    $51–71

  2. Drive  359.5 mi

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

  3. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, train

    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 train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $90–278

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 2m
    $58–126

  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
    $67–119

  6. 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
    $61–119

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, 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 49m
    $81–298

Merced to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 10h 2m.

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