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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Merced Station, Merced, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express, Tufesa Mexico to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, CBX Cross Border Express.
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