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

The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Merced is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Nipomo and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Merced. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Transpo via Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Gilroy and Pacheco @ Target. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Nipomo to Merced?

The distance between Nipomo and Merced is 289 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nipomo to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs $29 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Nipomo to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nipomo to Merced bus from?

Nipomo to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Nipomo to Merced bus arrive?

Nipomo to Merced bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Nipomo to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Merced is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Nipomo to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 36+ hotels available in Merced.

Nipomo to Merced - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
11h 3m
$30–112
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Nipomo to Merced198.6 mi
4h 19m
$37–53
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to GilroyCbx
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
9h 16m
$45–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center10N
2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
3. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station59
4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Baños
5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to TranspoLb
11h 54m
$51–330

Nipomo to Merced by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

11h 3mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nipomo to Merced.

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Transpo via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Intermodal Transit Center, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Baños, and Pacheco @ Target in around 11h 3m.

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