What is the cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced?

The cheapest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced?

The fastest way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Pismo Beach and Merced?

No, there is no direct bus from Pismo Beach to Merced. However, there are services departing from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets 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 21m.

How far is it from Pismo Beach to Merced?

The distance between Pismo Beach and Merced is 300 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

How do I travel from Pismo Beach to Merced without a car?

The best way to get from Pismo Beach to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $30 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Pismo Beach to Merced?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Pismo Beach to Merced, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pismo Beach to Merced bus from?

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

Where does the Pismo Beach to Merced bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pismo Beach to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Pismo Beach to Merced is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Pismo Beach to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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 21m
$30–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo 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 31m
$51–99
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Merced189.7 mi
4h 2m
$35–50
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 34m
$45–84

Pismo Beach to Merced by bus and foot

20Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 298.7 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets 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 21m.

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