There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus via Bakersfield
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 39m$73–115Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Delanobus
- Take the bus from Delano to Mercedbus
10h 21m$45–84Drive 324.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak)car 324.4 mi
5h 29m$60–86Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
5h 58m$83–200Bus
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Mercedbus 1
10h 35m$53–83Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown 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
7h 38m$415–699Fly 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
7h 50m$189–794Fly 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
7h 57m$261–782
Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak). However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Riverside and Merced Station (Amtrak) is 333 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 39m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak), including transfers.
Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak).
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Merced Station (Amtrak), CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Riverside to Merced Station (Amtrak) via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Merced Bus Stop in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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