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How to get fromOceanside to Mercedby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Oceanside to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    7h 47m
    $89–135

  2. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus bus
    13h 7m
    $46–82

  3. Drive  355.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Mercedcar car 355.9 mi
    5h 59m
    $65–94

  4. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    5h 18m

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    8h 41m
    $85–130

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    8h 45m
    $65–98

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 50m
    $92–143

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SAN - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus bus
    6h 23m
    $103–283

  9. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAX - FAT
    3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus bus
    6h 52m

Oceanside to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Merced Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 45m.

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