There are 3 ways to get from Nipomo to Merced by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Visaliabus
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
10h 39mDrive 198.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nipomo to Mercedcar 198.6 mi
4h 20m$37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus
13h 37m$94–189
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Merced. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Visalia Transit Station and Fresno Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Nipomo and Merced is 269 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Nipomo to Merced, including transfers.
Nipomo to Merced bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Merced bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Merced is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Nipomo to Merced.
There are 31+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Merced Bus Stop via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Visalia Transit Station, and Fresno Bus Station in around 10h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Stockton to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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