What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Big Sur?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Big Sur is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Big Sur?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Big Sur is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Merced to Big Sur?

The distance between Merced and Big Sur is 164 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Big Sur without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Big Sur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Big Sur?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Merced to Big Sur, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Big Sur?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Big Sur is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Merced to Big Sur.

Where can I stay near Big Sur?

There are 12+ hotels available in Big Sur.

Merced to Big Sur - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Big Sur by bus, taxi, car, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 359
4. Take the taxi from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Big Sur
6h 8m
$148–195
Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merced to Big Sur146.5 mi
2h 53m
$27–39
Bus, taxi via Seaside
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 359
4. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Big Sur
7h 8m
$96–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ TargetLb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroy
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Center59
4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop
7h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Big Sur.

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to Big Sur via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas, and Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop in around 7h 57m.

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