There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Montana by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport
best- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane FAT - BZN
7h 21m$68–341Bus via Spokane
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
36h 30m$278–437Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Vancouver Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vancouver Station to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
39h 44m$379–793Drive 1,137.2 mi
- Drive from Merced to Billingscar 1,137.2 mi
20h 5m$208–300Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Logan International Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Logan International Airport (BIL)plane FAT - BIL
7h 43m$95–422Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Gallatin Field Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- 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 Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane SFO - BZN
8h 5m$194–434Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane SFO - FCA
8h 20m$363–969Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Missoula International Airport
- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- 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 Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane SFO - MSO
9h 25m$79–334Bus
- 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 Cheyennebus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne, WY to Billings, MTbus
36h 55m$329–482
Merced to Montana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Montana is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $350 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Montana is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Montana. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Billings via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop and Spokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.
The distance between Merced and Montana is 833 miles. The road distance is 1143.8 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Montana without a car is to bus via Spokane which takes 36h 30m and costs $270 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Merced to Montana, including transfers.
Merced to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Montana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Montana is 1h ahead of Merced. It is currently 7:25 AM in Merced and 8:25 AM in Montana.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Montana is 1144 miles. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Merced to Montana.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Montana, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Billings via Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Spokane Station, and Spokane in around 36h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Logan International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Vancouver Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–20
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–20
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