What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Cambria?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Cambria is to bus and drive via Salinas which costs $25 - $55 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Cambria?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Cambria is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Merced to Cambria?

The distance between Merced and Cambria is 252 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Cambria without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Cambria without a car is to bus and train and taxi via Stockton which takes 10h 13m and costs $150 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Cambria?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Merced to Cambria, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merced to Cambria?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Cambria is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Merced to Cambria.

Where can I stay near Cambria?

There are 169+ hotels available in Cambria.

Merced to Cambria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Cambria by bus, car, train, or taxi

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fresno Downtown to Huronbus
3. Drive from Coalinga to Cambriacar
8h 4m
$49–91
Bus, drive via Salinas
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
5. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Cambriacar
8h 37m
$26–52
Bus, train, taxi via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Stationtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Cambriataxi
10h 13m
$158–530
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Cambriacar 184.6 mi
3h 54m
$34–49
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
4. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Cambriataxi
8h 34m
$122–195

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Cambria.

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Cambria. However, you can take the bus to Fresno Bus Station, walk to Fresno Downtown, take the bus to Huron, take the bus to Coalinga, then drive to Cambria. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stockton, walk to Downtown Transit Center Dep B, take the line 44 bus to Aurora St & Channel St FS Northbound, walk to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, take the train to San Jose Station, walk to San Jose, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Cambria.

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