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How to get fromMerced to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Universal Studios, Hollywood by bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    7h
    $35–65

  2. Drive 263.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 263.9 mi
    4h 24m
    $49–70

  3. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    4h 43m
    $76–188

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    7h 32m
    $48–76

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    7h 32m
    $47–86

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, subway

    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 subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 27m
    $267–687

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Bakersfield, San Fernando, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Ventura Pl / Ventura, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 7h.

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