There are 7 ways to get from Merced to San Bernardino by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, 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
best- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2007
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardinobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m$66–99Bus, train via Los Angeles
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
8h 55m$47–65Drive 318.8 mi
- Drive from Merced to San Bernardinocar 318.8 mi
5h 44m$59–84Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAT - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
8h 12m$414–698Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
9h 18m$53–83Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
10h 2m$48–83Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- 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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
8h 16m$262–783
Merced to San Bernardino by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to San Bernardino is to bus and train via Los Angeles which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to San Bernardino is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to San Bernardino. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at San Bernardino via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Merced and San Bernardino is 349 miles. The road distance is 320.6 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to San Bernardino without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Merced to San Bernardino, including transfers.
Merced to San Bernardino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to San Bernardino bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to San Bernardino is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Merced to San Bernardino.
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Bernardino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to San Bernardino via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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