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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angelesbus bus FlixBus 2007
    6h 36m
    $45–66

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    7h
    $33–60

  3. Drive  263.9 mi

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

  4. 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 44m
    $100–188

  5. Bus via Merced Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0810
    6h 41m
    $49–73

  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 25m
    $427–685

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Merced to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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