There are 8 ways to get from Merced to San Juan Capistrano by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40m$74–113Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 49m$54–108Drive 327.3 mi
- Drive from Merced to San Juan Capistranocar 327.3 mi
5h 30m$60–87Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
6h$88–221Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 14m$69–123Bus, train via Bakersfield #2
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 32m$55–106Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane FAT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 40m$108–322Bus 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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 43m$420–720
Merced to San Juan Capistrano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to San Juan Capistrano is to bus and train which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to San Juan Capistrano is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to San Juan Capistrano station. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Merced and San Juan Capistrano is 350 miles. The road distance is 329.2 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to San Juan Capistrano without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Merced to San Juan Capistrano, including transfers.
Merced to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to San Juan Capistrano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to San Juan Capistrano is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Merced to San Juan Capistrano.
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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