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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    8h 12m
    $52–72

  2. Drive  311.1 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Costa Mesacar car 311.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $52–75

  3. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 43 bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    6h 56m
    $114–209

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    9h 21m
    $93–148

  5. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    9h 54m
    $57–83

  6. Bus via Los Angeles #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    9h 54m
    $59–86

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    7h 57m
    $227–773

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor-19Thbus bus
    8h 38m
    $440–706

  9. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    8h 15m
    $149–436

Merced to Costa Mesa by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Costa Mesa, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Merced to Huntington Park once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.

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