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How to get fromSanta Monica to Mercedby bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 761 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    6h 43m
    $32–48

  2. Drive  271.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mercedcar car 271.7 mi
    4h 34m
    $50–72

  3. Line 3 bus, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    4h 35m
    $92–176

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 23m
    $47–72

  5. Line 3 bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    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 9m
    $418–674

Santa Monica to Merced by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Merced via Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns, Westwood / Le Conte, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, and Los Angeles - Pacoima in around 6h 43m.

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