What is the cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Big Sur to Merced is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Sur to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Big Sur to Merced is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Big Sur to Merced?

The distance between Big Sur and Merced is 163 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Big Sur to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Big Sur to Merced without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Big Sur to Merced?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Big Sur to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Big Sur to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Big Sur to Merced is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Big Sur to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Big Sur to Merced - 4 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and line 5 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Big Sur to Merced by taxi, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
6h
$149–192
Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Merced146.7 mi
2h 54m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carmel 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
8h 16m
Taxi, line 5 bus, line 20 bus, bus
1. Take the taxi from Big Sur to Rio Road / Via Nona Marie
2. Take the bus from Rio Road / Via Nona Marie to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 720
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
5. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
6. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
8h 18m
$89–123

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Big Sur, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Big Sur to Transpo via Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 8h 16m.

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