There are 5 ways to get from Merced to Arroyo Grande by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus Lb
- Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus 59
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
12h$34–91Bus, train via Stockton
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain
13h 43m$72–166Drive 193.1 mi
- Drive from Merced to Arroyo Grandecar 193.1 mi
4h 6m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
12h 55m$70–114Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Merced to San Josebus
- Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Government Centerbus 9S
34h 57m$70–144
Merced to Arroyo Grande by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Arroyo Grande is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Arroyo Grande is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Halcyon Park & Ride via Bakersfield, UCSB North Hall Inbound, Hollister at Kellogg and Santa Maria Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Merced and Arroyo Grande is 268 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Arroyo Grande without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h and costs $30 - $95.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Merced to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Merced to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Arroyo Grande is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Merced to Arroyo Grande.
There are 230+ hotels available in Arroyo Grande.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Arroyo Grande, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Halcyon Park & Ride via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, Hollister at Kellogg, and Santa Maria Transit Center in around 12h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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