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 16m and costs $140 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 34+ hotels available in Merced.

Big Sur to Merced - 2 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Big Sur to Merced by taxi, bus, or car

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 3taxi
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
6h 16m
$149–193
Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Big Sur to Mercedcar 146.7 mi
2h 54m
$27–39

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Big Sur to Merced.

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Big Sur to Merced. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, take the bus to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, walk to Gilroy, take the bus to Los Baños, walk to Pacheco @ Target, then take the bus to Transpo. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Sur to Merced in around 2h 54m.

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