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How to get fromPismo Beach to Mercedby train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Merced by train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    11h 31m
    $46–115

  2. Drive 189.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Mercedcar car 189.6 mi
    4h 3m
    $35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 40m
    $69–138

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Gilroyshuttle bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    10h 28m
    $46–87

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 47m
    $142–283

Pismo Beach to Merced by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to Merced Bus Stop via Cypress & Nicholson, Santa Maria, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 40m.

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