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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Mercedby bus, car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Merced by bus, car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    5h 15m
    $37–56

  2. Drive  243.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Mercedcar car 243.1 mi
    4h 3m
    $45–65

  3. Train, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    5h 19m
    $106–197

  4. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    6h 30m

  5. Bus via Bakersfield #2

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    6h 35m

  6. Bus via Bakersfield #3

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus bus Guadalajara
    8h 3m
    $37–70

  7. Train, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 53m
    $432–695

Santa Clarita to Merced by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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