There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Yucca Valley by bus, taxi, car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Indiobus
- Take the taxi from Indio to Yucca Valleytaxi
9h 16m$215–303Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain
- Drive from Redlands - University to Yucca Valleycar
12h 3m$64–108Drive 364.9 mi
- Drive from Merced to Yucca Valleycar 364.9 mi
6h 23m$67–97Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus
9h 26m$261–783Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus 12 / ...
14h 28m$77–121Bus via Indio (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
15h 2m$136–193Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SFO - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Hwy 62 & Kickapoobus
10h 25m$161–356
Merced to Yucca Valley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Yucca Valley. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Hwy 62 & Cholla via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport and Yucca Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Merced and Yucca Valley is 464 miles. The road distance is 367 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Yucca Valley without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 16m and costs $210 - $310.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Merced to Yucca Valley, including transfers.
Merced to Yucca Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Yucca Valley bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Yucca Valley is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Merced to Yucca Valley.
There are 644+ hotels available in Yucca Valley.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Yucca Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Hwy 62 & Cholla via Los Angeles Union Station, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Yucca Valley Transit Center in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Merced to Huntington Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $60–85
Bus from Huntington Park to Indio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $40–65
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Yellow Cab of the Desert
- Phone
- +1-7602-340-8294
- Website
- yellowcabofthedesert.com
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