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How to get fromMerced to Iowa Cityby bus, plane, train, taxi or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Iowa City by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FAT - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 11m

  2. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Des Moines, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCE - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Iowa Citycar car
    9h 19m
    $192–838

  3. Bus, train, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to OCI 52 Avetaxi taxi
    4. Drive from 5 St & 16 Ave Shelter to Iowa Citycar car
    2d 6h
    $314–769

  4. Bus, drive

    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 Moline Center Stationbus bus
    5. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    2d 13h
    $230–600

  5. Drive 1,849.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Iowa Citycar car 1,849.2 mi
    30h 42m
    $338–488

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 13m

  7. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCE - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 6m

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced 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
    4. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    15h 13m

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Fresno Bus Station, walk to Amtrak/Greyhound Station, take the bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 11 bus to GTC Bay 11, walk to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station, walk to Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, take the line 11 bus to 7Th St & H St, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to OCI 52 Ave, take the line 60 bus to 5 St & 16 Ave Shelter, then drive to Iowa City.

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