There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Laughlin by bus, plane, shuttle, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SCK - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
6h 21m$145–426Drive 457.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Laughlincar 457.5 mi
7h 46m$84–121Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
12h 53m$165–225Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane FAT - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
7h 5m$183–486Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SMF - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
8h 46m$238–429Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, shuttle
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane OAK - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Laughlin, NV
9h 1m$269–566Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
16h 20m$122–191Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Kingman Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kingman Station to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stopbus
17h 6m$140–296
Merced to Laughlin by bus and shuttle
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Laughlin is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Laughlin is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 21m and costs $140 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Laughlin. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield, South Strip Transit Terminal and Kingman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Merced and Laughlin is 525 miles. The road distance is 460.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Laughlin without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 53m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Merced to Laughlin, including transfers.
Merced to Laughlin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Laughlin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Laughlin is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Merced to Laughlin.
There are 87+ hotels available in Laughlin.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Laughlin, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Laughlin Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Kingman Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
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