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How to get fromMerced to Iowa State Universityby bus, plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Iowa State University by bus, plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 54m
    $347–1,509

  2. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Des Moines, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCE - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 25m
    $192–743

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    2d
    $579–1,355

  4. 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 Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–820

  5. Drive 1,764.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Iowa State Universitycar car 1,764.2 mi
    29h 28m
    $322–466

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane FAT - FOD
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Iowa State Universitytaxi taxi
    18h 56m
    $257–789

  7. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane OAK - DSM
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    11h 39m
    $344–1,413

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SJC - DSM
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    13h 1m
    $409–1,740

  9. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SCK - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    12h 26m
    $364–1,530

Merced to Iowa State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Iowa State University, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Iowa State University via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Ames in around 2d 3h.

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