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

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

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  1. Bus

    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 bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus
    9h 38m
    $74–116

  2. Drive  186.9 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    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 San Luis Obispotrain train
    9h 46m
    $78–166

  4. 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 San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 34m
    $110–213

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane FAT - SBP
    6h 57m
    $68–285

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to Avila Beach via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas, and San Luis Obispo in around 9h 38m.

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