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How to get fromPismo Beach to Mercedby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Pismo Beach to Merced by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Mission & 14thbus bus 9N
    2. Drive from Mission & 14th to Coalingacar car
    3. Take the bus from Coalinga to Huronbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huron to Fresno Downtownbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 32m
    $26–44

  2. Train, bus via Stockton

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus bus
    13h 12m
    $73–165

  3. Drive  189.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pismo Beach to Mercedcar car 189.7 mi
    4h 3m
    $35–50

  4. Train, bus

    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 46m
    $41–110

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  • Distance: 260.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Pismo Beach to Merced. However, you can take the bus to Government Center, take the bus to Mission & 14th, drive to Coalinga, take the bus to Huron, take the bus to Fresno Downtown, walk to Fresno Bus Station, then take the bus to Merced Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a bus from James Way & Highland to Merced via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station, Aurora & Weber Southbound, Downtown Transit Center Lane B, and Stockton in around 13h 12m.

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