Find coaches from San Luis Obispo to Merced

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Luis Obispo to Merced

Bus
Average priceUS$90 - US$90Average duration16h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$95 - US$95Average duration13h 2m
21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Luis Obispo to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
16h 40mAverage duration
US$90Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Luis Obispo to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$90
Average bus trip duration16h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure13:20
Distance141 miles

San Luis Obispo to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Luis Obispo - Merced

  1. How far is Merced from San Luis Obispo by coach?

    The journey from San Luis Obispo to Merced by coach covers an approximate distance of 143 miles (230 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Merced from San Luis Obispo without a car?

    You can reach Merced from San Luis Obispo by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Luis Obispo to Merced.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Luis Obispo to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Luis Obispo to Merced.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Luis Obispo to Merced while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Luis Obispo to Merced?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from San Luis Obispo to Merced

You can also go to Merced by train

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