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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Grand Canyon by bus, plane, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane FAT - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    9h 38m
    $113–415

  2. Drive  656.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Grand Canyoncar car 656.4 mi
    11h 25m
    $109–157

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 57m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    21h 12m
    $396–617

  5. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane FAT - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    9h 32m
    $486–668

  6. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    9h 53m
    $216–478

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 32m
    $213–365

  8. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SCK - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 49m
    $175–445

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Phoenix, AZbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    23h 1m
    $185–287

Merced to Grand Canyon by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Phoenix, AZ, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Deer Valley Rd & 27th Av, Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 23h 1m.

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