What is the cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Costa Mesa and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Merced. However, there are services departing from Wilson-Colgate and arriving at Merced via Anaheim-Cerritos and Huntington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Costa Mesa to Merced?

The distance between Costa Mesa and Merced is 330 miles. The road distance is 312.8 miles.

How do I travel from Costa Mesa to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $95 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Costa Mesa to Merced?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Costa Mesa to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Costa Mesa to Merced bus from?

Costa Mesa to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Huntington Park station.

Where does the Costa Mesa to Merced bus arrive?

Costa Mesa to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.

Can I drive from Costa Mesa to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Merced is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Costa Mesa to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 48+ hotels available in Merced.

Costa Mesa to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 43 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Merced by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus Nogales
7h 47m
$96–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Mercedbus Nogales
8h 5m
$48–76
Drive 311 mi
1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Mercedcar 311 mi
5h 19m
$52–75
Line 43 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane LAX - MCE
7h 32m
$107–199
Bus via Los Angeles (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
10h 2m
$54–88
Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
10h 47m
$54–83
Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 25m
$172–621
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
7h 40m
$206–774
Line 43 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Harbor-Bernard to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LAX - FAT
3. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
9h 6m
$413–647

Costa Mesa to Merced by bus

12Weekly Buses

8h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Merced.

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, 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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