What is the cheapest way to get from Merced to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Merced to Boulder is to bus which costs $110 - $240 and takes 28h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merced to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Merced to Boulder is to bus and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Merced and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from Merced to Boulder?

The distance between Merced and Boulder is 956 miles. The road distance is 1120 miles.

How do I travel from Merced to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Merced to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 28h 54m and costs $110 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Merced to Boulder?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Merced to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merced to Boulder bus from?

Merced to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.

Where does the Merced to Boulder bus arrive?

Merced to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Merced and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Merced. It is currently 2:36 AM in Merced and 3:36 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Merced to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Boulder is 1120 miles. It takes approximately 20h 11m to drive from Merced to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 164+ hotels available in Boulder.

Merced to Boulder - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and BART

There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Boulder by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Denver (DEN)FAT - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 15m
$149–729
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
28h 54m
$118–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
36h 4m
$178–428
Drive 1,113.5 mi
1. Drive from Merced to Boulder1,113.5 mi
20h 11m
$204–294
Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)SMF - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 35m
$160–692
Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)OAK - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
9h 14m
$143–614
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)SFO - DEN
5. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
9h 59m
$143–576
Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Merced to Stockton
2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)SJC - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
10h 22m
$151–713

Merced to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

28h 54mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merced to Boulder.

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Distance: 950.1 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 28h 54m.

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Airlines

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Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $140–750

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 4h 35m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $170–800

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–650

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 8m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–550

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110–600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Burbank

Ave. Duration: 4h 27m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100–500

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $100–550

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver

Ave. Duration: 2h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–600

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120–650

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Denver via Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 4h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $140–700

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