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How to get fromMerced to Atascaderoby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Atascadero by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    4. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $60–114

  2. Drive  163.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Atascaderocar car 163.7 mi
    3h 32m
    $30–44

  3. Bus, train via Manteca

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $112–181

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 15m

  5. Bus, train #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Merced to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 37m

Merced to Atascadero by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to El Camino Real & Entrada via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas, Paso Robles Amtrak Station, and North County Transit Center in around 10h 15m.

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