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

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There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Cedar Rapids by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    10h 41m
    $129–621

  2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCE - CID
    11h 41m
    $58–265

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 15h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2d 15h

  5. Drive 1,854.9 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Cedar Rapidscar car 1,854.9 mi
    30h 58m
    $339–489

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    12h 30m
    $158–697

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

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SJC - CID
    13h 23m
    $171–752

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to GTC Bay 9 via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Court St Transportation Center in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC, Allegiant Air, and five other airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) once daily.

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