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How to get fromSanta Maria to Mercedby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Merced by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 5m
    $83–135

  2. Drive 205.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Mercedcar car 205.9 mi
    4h 27m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    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 55m
    $100–203

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Government Centerbus bus 10N
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    4. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Bañosbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus bus Lb
    12h 34m
    $53–123

Santa Maria to Merced by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Merced, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Merced Bus Stop via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 12h 5m.

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