What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Merced is to bus and drive via Fresno which costs $23 - $50 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Merced is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Merced?

The distance between Morro Bay and Merced is 260 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Merced without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $140 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Merced?

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Morro Bay to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Merced is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Morro Bay to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 51+ hotels available in Merced.

Morro Bay to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Merced by bus, car, or train

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 via Fresno
best
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus 9N
2. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar
3. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus
4. Take the bus from Huron to B Shelterbus
5. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus
11h 10m
$24–48
Drive 180.2 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Mercedcar 180.2 mi
3h 57m
$33–48
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus 9N
2. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar
3. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus
4. Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Downtownbus
5. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
11h 29m
$28–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus
3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
15h 44m
$148–283

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Merced.

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Morro Bay to Merced. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, take the bus to Mission & 14th, drive to Coalinga, take the bus to Huron, take the bus to B Shelter, take the line 34 bus to Nw Fresno - F St, walk to Fresno, CA, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can drive from Morro Bay to Merced in around 3h 57m.

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