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How to get fromMerced to Grand Junctionby bus, plane, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Merced to Grand Junction by bus, plane, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane FAT - GJT
    8h 49m
    $69–355

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Grand Junction Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    26h 35m
    $575–934

  3. Drive  866.2 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Grand Junctioncar car 866.2 mi
    15h 59m
    $159–229

  4. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SMF - GJT
    10h 5m
    $90–390

  5. Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane OAK - GJT
    10h 35m
    $81–386

  6. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Montrose Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)plane plane SFO - MTJ
    5. Drive from Montrose-Airport-MTJ to Grand Junctioncar car
    9h 29m
    $90–350

  7. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT)plane plane SJC - GJT
    12h 4m
    $90–396

Merced to Grand Junction by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Grand Junction, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Grand Junction. However, you can take the bus to Fresno, walk to Se Fresno - F St, take the line 34 bus to L Shelter, take the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) airport, fly to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT), walk to Grand Junction Regional Airport, then take the bus to Downtown Transfer Facility. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced to Grand Junction Amtrak Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, 8th & Capitol Station, Sacramento Valley Station, and Sacramento in around 26h 35m.

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