There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angelesbus FlixBus 2007
8h 47m$45–67Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtraktrain
8h 47m$40–73Drive 277.2 mi
- Drive from Merced to Thousand Oakscar 277.2 mi
4h 47m$51–74Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
- Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
6h 43m$104–192Bus via Merced Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angelesbus Greyhound US0810
8h 52m$50–74Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus
- 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 bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rdbus
8h 25m$431–689
Merced to Thousand Oaks by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Thousand Oaks. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Thousand Oaks / Skyline via North Hollywood Station and Canoga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Merced and Thousand Oaks is 311 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Merced to Thousand Oaks, including transfers.
Merced to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Thousand Oaks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Thousand Oaks is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Merced to Thousand Oaks.
There are 258+ hotels available in Thousand Oaks.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Merced to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–180
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–210
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Van Nuys to Moorpark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merced to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- Ladot
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4
Bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to Thousand Oaks Blvd & Hampshire Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Ladot
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $19–35
- Titanium
- $21–35
Bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $11–24
- Titanium
- $12–24
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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