What is the cheapest way to get from Cambria to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Cambria to Merced is to drive and bus via Salinas which costs $25 - $55 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambria to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Cambria to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Cambria to Merced?

The distance between Cambria and Merced is 262 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambria to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Cambria to Merced without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Cambria to Merced?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cambria to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cambria to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambria to Merced is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Cambria to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 30+ hotels available in Merced.

Cambria to Merced - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cambria to Merced by car, bus, taxi, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Cambria to Coalinga
2. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huron
3. Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Downtown
4. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced
8h 9m
$39–60
Drive, bus via Salinas
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambria to Canal / Bassett Street
2. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 923 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
8h 42m
$26–51
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambria to Merced184.6 mi
3h 54m
$34–49
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cambria to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
8h 31m
$115–207
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Cambria to Mission St / 14th St
2. Take the bus from Mission St / 14th St to Canal / Bassett Street84
3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 923 / ...
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
9h 36m
$140–184

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 260.8 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Cambria, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cambria to Merced. However, you can drive to Coalinga, take the bus to Huron, take the bus to Fresno Downtown, walk to Fresno Bus Station, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from Cambria to Merced in around 3h 54m.

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