There are 9 ways to get from Ontario to Merced by bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ontario Convention Center to El Montebus El Paso
- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus Nogales
7h 17m$81–118Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Mercedbus 1
9h 26m$49–80Drive 305.7 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Mercedcar 305.7 mi
5h 10m$56–81Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mercedbus
5h 48m$188–777Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 10m$61–95Bus via Bakersfield #2
- Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 15m$60–90Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 1m$254–767Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 55m$203–782Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
8h 16m$414–698
Ontario to Merced by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Merced is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Merced. However, there are services departing from Ontario Convention Center and arriving at Merced via El Monte and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Ontario and Merced is 327 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ontario to Merced, including transfers.
Ontario to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Ontario to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Merced is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Ontario to Merced.
Book your Ontario to Merced bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ontario Convention Center to Merced via El Monte and Huntington Park in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Ontario Convention Center to El Monte
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $23–35
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $45–70
Bus from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
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