There are 3 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Merced by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 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 14m$89–134Drive 189.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pismo Beach to Mercedcar 189.7 mi
4h 3m$35–50Train, bus
- 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 12m$94–188
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Merced. However, there are services departing from James Way & Highland 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 14m.
The distance between Pismo Beach and Merced is 258 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Pismo Beach to Merced, including transfers.
Pismo Beach to Merced bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Pismo Beach to Merced bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Visalia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Merced is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Pismo Beach to Merced.
There are 32+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Pismo Beach, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from James Way & Highland 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 14m.
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Visalia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
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
- $9–18
- 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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