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 Merced via Santa Maria and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Nipomo to Merced?

The distance between Nipomo and Merced is 455 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 42m and costs $75 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 42m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Maria station.

Where does the Nipomo to Merced bus arrive?

Nipomo to Merced bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union 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 33+ 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 (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 (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
11h 42m
$76–182
Drive 198.6 mi
cheapest
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 15m
$45–82
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 53m
$51–94

Nipomo to Merced by bus (Flixbus)

5Weekly Buses

11h 42mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.6 mi
Duration: 11h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch to Merced via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 42m.

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