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How to get fromSanta Barbara to University of California, Mercedby bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced by bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Mercedbus bus 1
    9h 31m
    $89–133

  2. Drive 272.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to University of California, Mercedcar car 272.9 mi
    5h 49m
    $50–72

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    8h 50m
    $107–257

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 40m
    $78–126

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus 1
    10h 3m
    $59–110

Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and University of California, Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to University of California, Merced via Bakersfield, Truxtun @ Amtrak, Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, Merced, Merced Transpo, and University Transit Center in around 9h 31m.

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