There are 8 ways to get from Durango to Merced by shuttle, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane DRO - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
11h 48m$353–682Drive to Cortez, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
cheapest- Drive from Durango to Cortez (CEZ)car
- Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane CEZ - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
8h 59m$87–415Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
30h 3m$308–686Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus
30h 35m$188–366Drive 947.2 mi
- Drive from Durango to Mercedcar 947.2 mi
16h 28m$173–250Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DRO - SJC
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
13h 40m$376–756Bus, train via Merced
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus
30h 53m$308–676Bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Mercedbus 1
30h 56m$199–365
Durango to Merced by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durango to Merced is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Durango to Merced is to drive and fly and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Durango to Merced. However, there are services departing from Durango and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Albuquerque Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
The distance between Durango and Merced is 799 miles. The road distance is 952.7 miles.
The best way to get from Durango to Merced without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 3m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Durango to Merced, including transfers.
Durango to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durango station.
Durango to Merced bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Merced is 1h behind Durango. It is currently 9:41 AM in Durango and 8:41 AM in Merced.
Yes, the driving distance between Durango to Merced is 953 miles. It takes approximately 16h 28m to drive from Durango to Merced.
What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Durango to Merced Bus Stop via Albuquerque Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 30h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Cortez to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (970) 426 - 7282
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
Shuttle from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $150
- Website
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Schedules at
- Purgatory Transportation Services
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