There are 5 ways to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced by bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Fresno Amtrakbus Fresno HWY 41
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0810
2h 25m$11–18Line 26 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nw Clinton - Helm to A Shelterbus 26
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Mercedbus Nogales
2h 31m$7–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fresno (FAT) to Merced58.3 mi
1h 3mDrive 58.3 mi
- Drive from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Mercedcar 58.3 mi
1h 3m$10–15Line 26 bus, bus via Ne Blackstone - El Paso
- Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite Intl - Eb to Ne Blackstone - El Pasobus 26
- Take the bus from Fresno State University to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
3h 58m$10–15
Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced is to line 26 bus and bus which costs $7 - $21 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced. However, there are services departing from Fresno Yosemite International Airport and arriving at Merced Bus Stop via Fresno Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Fresno Airport (FAT) and Merced is 62 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced, including transfers.
Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, depart from Fresno Yosemite International Airport station.
Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced bus services, operated by Yosemite Area Regional Transportation, arrive at Fresno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Fresno Airport (FAT) to Merced.
There are 48+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Fresno Airport (FAT), USA and Merced, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Merced Bus Stop via Fresno Amtrak and Fresno Bus Station in around 2h 25m.
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Yosemite Area Regional Transportation
- Book at
- Yarts Tickets and Fares
Bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Fresno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Fresno County Rural Transit Agency
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 621 7433
- Website
- Fresno Area Express
Bus from Nw Clinton - Helm to A Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Fresno Area Express
Bus from Fresno Yosemite Intl - Eb to Ne Blackstone - El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Fresno Area Express
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $30–55
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Fresno, CA to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $6–20
- Titanium
- $7–19
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno State University to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fresno (FAT) to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fresno Airport (FAT) and Merced. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















