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How to get fromMerced to Mojave Desertby plane, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Mojave Desert by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMCE - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
    4h 34m
    $164–187

  2. Drive 389.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Mojave Desertcar389.4 mi
    6h 55m
    $72–103

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Drive from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Desertcar
    11h 35m

  4. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
    5h 26m
    $83–395

  5. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeFAT - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
    6h 14m
    $74–355

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSMF - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar
    7h 48m
    $99–258

  7. Bus, drive via Enterprise

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar
    12h 33m

Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the bus to West Av @ 1st, walk to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to Mojave Desert via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 11h 35m.

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