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How to get fromMerced to Pismo Beachby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to Pismo Beach by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    10h 58m
    $111–179

  2. Drive 189.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Pismo Beachcar car 189.7 mi
    4h 2m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 20m
    $119–220

  4. 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 Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    4. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 9S
    11h 50m
    $40–90

Merced to Pismo Beach by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merced to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Merced to Pismo Beach via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 10h 58m.

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