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How to get fromMerced to Rancho Cucamongaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Rancho Cucamonga by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train SB Line
    8h 27m
    $47–66

  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 Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    9h 34m
    $43–77

  3. Drive  306.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Rancho Cucamongacar car 306.5 mi
    5h 12m
    $56–81

  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 Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    6h 1m
    $82–198

  5. Bus, train via Montclair

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain train SB Line
    9h 27m
    $50–78

  6. Bus, train via Montclair #2

    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 Montclairtrain train SB Line
    9h 27m
    $50–89

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    7h
    $256–773

  8. 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 Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    7h 44m
    $413–697

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

    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
    8h 11m
    $223–858

Merced to Rancho Cucamonga by bus, subway, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Rancho Cucamonga. 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 Rancho Cucamonga. Alternatively, you can drive from Merced to Rancho Cucamonga in around 5h 12m.

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