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How to get fromMerced to Grand Rapidsby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane FAT - GRR
    12h 1m
    $192–875

  2. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    14h 37m
    $175–699

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $399–637

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $614–1,543

  5. Drive  2,228.6 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Grand Rapidscar car 2,228.6 mi
    36h 58m
    $407–588

  6. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SCK - GRR
    14h 13m
    $279–1,145

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    13h 32m
    $253–559

  8. Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    14h 17m
    $255–1,010

  9. Bus, bus to Bishop Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Merced Amtrak to Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BIH - GRR
    18h 1m
    $301–1,088

Merced to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,927.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Merced to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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