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How to get fromMerced to Yosemiteby bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Yosemite by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeFAT - LEX
    3. Drive from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Yosemitecar
    11h 10m
    $387–1,640

  2. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeMCE - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Yosemitecar
    10h 30m
    $180–780

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    5. Take the bus from Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd to Danville Downtown Transfer Stopbus
    2d 11h

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    5. Take the bus from Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd to Danville Downtown Transfer Stopbus
    2d 17h

  5. Drive 2,309.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Yosemitecar2,309.5 mi
    37h 56m
    $422–609

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeFAT - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Yosemitecar
    11h 23m
    $254–1,051

  7. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeMCE - LEX
    2. Drive from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Yosemitecar
    11h 29m
    $272–1,219

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Yosemite, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Yosemite via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Greyhound Bus Stop New Circle Rd, and Danville Downtown Transfer Stop in around 2d 11h.

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