How to Travel from

Merced to San Luis Obispo

by Rideshare or Car

United States of America Merced San Luis Obispo

Cheapest

By car (310 km)

3 h 29 min

310 km.

from $17

Other

Rideshare

3 h 29 min

310 km.

from $11.79

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Merced to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

3h 5m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$20.44–$108.57

Train from Oakland to San

Ave. Duration:

6h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.21–$140.50

Bus from Salinas to San

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$9.58–$102.18

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Oakland to San

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$24.27–$89.41

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:

+52 644 410 2444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tufesa.com.mx/

Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$4.85–$17.88

Tufesa

Phone:

+1 833 766 3553

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tufesainternacional.com

Bus from Los Baños to Gilroy

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$24.27–$51.09

The Bus

Phone:

+1 802-773-3244

Website:

mercedthebus.com/

Bus from Merced Transpo to Pacheco

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$1.66–$3.58

What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

The fastest way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Merced and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Merced Bus Stop and arriving at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Merced and San Luis Obispo?

No, there is no direct train from Merced to San Luis Obispo. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

The distance between Merced and San Luis Obispo is 594 km. The road distance is 309.1 km.

How do I travel from Merced to San Luis Obispo without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $28.26 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to San Luis Obispo bus from?

Merced to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Merced to San Luis Obispo train from?

Merced to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Merced station.

Train or bus from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

The best way to get from Merced to San Luis Obispo is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $28.26 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45.65 - $206.52 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Merced to San Luis Obispo bus arrive?

Merced to San Luis Obispo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

What is the time difference between Merced and San Luis Obispo?

It is currently 20:13 at both, Merced and San Luis Obispo.

Where does the Merced to San Luis Obispo train arrive?

Merced to San Luis Obispo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to San Luis Obispo is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Merced to San Luis Obispo.

How do I get a train ticket from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

Book your Merced to San Luis Obispo train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merced to San Luis Obispo?

Book your Merced to San Luis Obispo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near San Luis Obispo?

There are 249+ hotels available in San Luis Obispo. Prices start at $45.18 per night.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Luis Obispo

701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo

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701 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo

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1604 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo

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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (Spanish: Misión San Luis Obispo de Tolosa) is a Spanish mission founded September 1, 1772 by Father Junípero Serra in San Luis Obispo, California. The mission was named after San Luis, obispo de Talosa (Saint Louis, bishop of Toulouse, France).

Bishop Peak

Bishop Peak is a 1,546-foot (471 m) volcanic plug in San Luis Obispo, California. It is the tallest of the Morros or "Nine Sisters", a chain of similar peaks stretching to Morro Bay. Often said to take its name from its resemblance to a bishop's miter, it is named in homage to the town's name (San Luis Obispo). "Obispo" is the Spanish word for Bishop.

Bubblegum Alley

Bubblegum Alley is a tourist attraction in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley. It is a 15-foot (4 m) high and 70-foot (21 m) long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by. It covers a stretch of 20 meters in the 700 block of Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo

; ; ; Chumash: tiłhini) is a city and county seat of San Luis Obispo County, in the U.S. state of California. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area in the north and Greater Los Angeles in the south. The population was 47,063 at the 2020 census.

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Two ways to Travel from Merced to San Luis Obispo

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Tufesa Mexico

Tufesa

The Bus

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