There are 3 ways to get from Merced to Avila Beach by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merced to Goshenbus Lxit 3301
- Take the bus from Visalia to San Luis Obispobus Ans 4010
7h 18mDrive 186.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merced to Avila Beachcar 186.9 mi
4h 1m$35–50Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
- Take the bus from Visalia to San Luis Obispobus
7h 23m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Betty & Road 67 and Visalia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Merced and Avila Beach is 253 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Avila Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Merced to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Merced to Avila Beach bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Avila Beach bus services, operated by International Bus Lines, arrive at Goshen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Avila Beach is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Merced to Avila Beach.
There are 240+ hotels available in Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Avila Beach via Goshen, Betty & Road 67, Visalia, and San Luis Obispo in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Merced to Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Visalia to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Visalia to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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