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

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which costs $10 - $28 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merced to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Merced Transpo and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Baños, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Merced to Monterey?

The distance between Merced and Monterey is 138 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Merced to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $10 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Merced to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Monterey bus from?

Merced to Monterey bus services, operated by The Bus, depart from Merced Transpo station.

Where does the Merced to Monterey bus arrive?

Merced to Monterey bus services, operated by The Bus, arrive at Pacheco @ Target station.

Can I drive from Merced to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Monterey is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Merced to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 267+ hotels available in Monterey.

Merced to Monterey - 2 ways to travel via bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Merced to Monterey by bus or car

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Bus, line 20 bus
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 bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin20
6h 25m
$10–28
Drive 118.3 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Monterey118.3 mi
2h 14m
$22–32

Merced to Monterey by bus and foot

17Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Merced Transpo to Tyler / Franklin via Pacheco @ Target, Los Baños, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 25m.

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