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How to get fromMerced to Cedar Rapidsby bus, plane, train, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeFAT - CID
    9h 45m
    $159–678

  2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeMCE - CID
    8h 47m
    $114–485

  3. Bus, train via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Iowa Citybus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    2d 9h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive 1,854.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Cedar Rapidscar1,854.9 mi
    30h 48m
    $339–489

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSMF - CID
    11h 14m
    $158–639

  7. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    2. Take the train from Stockton- Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSJC - CID
    13h 14m
    $160–712

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Saint Louisbus
    3. Take the bus from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Iowa Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
    2d 13h

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

Advanced Air, LLC, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to GTC Bay 9 via Los Angeles Union Station, Saint Louis, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, and Court St Transportation Center in around 2d 13h.

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