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How to get fromMerced to San Luis Obispoby bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    8h 59m
    $67–108

  2. Drive 177.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to San Luis Obispocar car 177.3 mi
    3h 50m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco @ Targetbus bus Lb
    2. Take the bus from Los Baños to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Intermodal Transit Centerbus bus 59
    4. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train
    9h 30m
    $50–117

  4. Bus, train via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 4m
    $91–183

Merced to San Luis Obispo by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 8h 59m.

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