What is the cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Arroyo Grande and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Arroyo Grande to Merced. However, there are services departing from Halcyon Park & Ride and arriving at Transpo via Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Gilroy and Pacheco @ Target. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Arroyo Grande to Merced?

The distance between Arroyo Grande and Merced is 297 miles. The road distance is 192.4 miles.

How do I travel from Arroyo Grande to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $30 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arroyo Grande to Merced bus from?

Arroyo Grande to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Arroyo Grande to Merced bus arrive?

Arroyo Grande to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Arroyo Grande to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Arroyo Grande to Merced is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Arroyo Grande to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Arroyo Grande to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Arroyo Grande to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
11h 15m
$30–113
Drive 191.3 mi
1. Drive from Arroyo Grande to Merced191.3 mi
4h 10m
$35–51
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to GilroyCbx
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
9h 29m
$45–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
11h 40m
$51–100

Arroyo Grande to Merced by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.8 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Arroyo Grande, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Halcyon Park & Ride to Transpo via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 11h 15m.

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