What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Merced is to train and bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Merced. However, there are services departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Ontario to Merced?

The distance between Ontario and Merced is 315 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.

How do I travel from Ontario to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Ontario to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ontario to Merced?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Ontario to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Merced bus from?

Ontario to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.

Where does the Ontario to Merced bus arrive?

Ontario to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Merced is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Ontario to Merced.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ontario to Merced?

Book your Ontario to Merced bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 26+ hotels available in Merced.

Ontario to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ontario to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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
1. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
8h 10m
Bus via Los Angeles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus
13h 9m
$37–72
Drive 305.7 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to Mercedcar 305.7 mi
5h 10m
$56–81
Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 1m
$61–319
Bus via Merced
1. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
8h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
8h 48m
$42–64
Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
6h 55m
$315–750
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
6h 41m
$108–200
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
8h 15m
$434–698

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

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1h 33mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ontario to Merced.

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 8h 10m.

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