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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Merced by bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    7h 21m
    $38–54

  2. Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Mercedbus bus 1
    8h 6m
    $32–53

  3. Drive 271.7 mi

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

  4. 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
    $67–176

  5. Bus #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 23m
    $37–67

  6. 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 to Mercedbus bus
    6h 11m
    $399–675

Santa Monica to Merced by tram and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

Tufesa operates a bus from Huntington Park to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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