There are 10 ways to get from Merced to Minneapolis by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway
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Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAT - MSP
8h 54m$279–1,259Fly from Merced Municipal Airport
cheapest- Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MCE - MSP
7h 29m$134–607Bus
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2d$188–525Bus, train via Yuba City
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Marysvillebus
- Take the bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2d 8h$250–1,678Drive 1,874.4 mi
- Drive from Merced to Minneapoliscar 1,874.4 mi
33h 10m$343–495Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SMF - MSP
8h 44m$228–991Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SFO - MSP
10h 3m$193–827Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
- Take the train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SJC - MSP
10h 29m$244–1,117Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RNO - MSP
11h 6m$205–929Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2d 11h$261–1,747
Merced to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $180 - $550 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Minneapolis via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Merced and Minneapolis is 1566 miles. The road distance is 1885.3 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $180 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Merced to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Merced to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
The best way to get from Merced to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h 29m.
Merced to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Merced. It is currently 4:53 PM in Merced and 6:53 PM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Minneapolis via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d. Alternatively, Advanced Air, LLC, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Merced Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Stockton - Robert J Cabral Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Marysville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Marysville to Portland Curbside Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
Bus from Merced to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10–85
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
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