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How to get fromMerced to Avila Beachby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Avila Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

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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 Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    4. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    9h 39m
    $74–240

  2. Drive 186.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Avila Beachcar car 186.9 mi
    4h 1m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 18m
    $103–425

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane FAT - SBP
    7h 33m
    $131–580

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Avila Beach. However, you can take the bus to Pacheco @ Target, walk to Los Baños, take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, walk to Salinas, take the train to San Luis Obispo, then take the taxi to Avila Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to Avila Beach via Stockton, Downtown Transit Center Dep B, Aurora St & Channel St FS Northbound, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, San Jose Station, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo in around 11h 18m.

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