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How to get fromMerced to San Marcosby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Merced to San Marcos by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    10h 24m

  2. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    cheapest
    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
    10h 25m
    $55–83

  3. Drive 370.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to San Marcoscar car 370.9 mi
    6h 16m
    $68–98

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane FAT - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 21m
    $96–586

  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 34m
    $77–143

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angelesbus bus Lxit 3301
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    10h 44m

  7. 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
    11h 17m
    $72–140

  8. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    6h 36m
    $114–265

  9. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 3m
    $95–300

  10. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 14m
    $117–343

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Marcos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Mission Rd & Pico Av via Huntington Park, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 10h 24m.

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