There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane PHX - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus
4h 36m$199–450Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus Nogales
13h 31m$84–114Drive 646.9 mi
- Drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Mercedcar 646.9 mi
10h 36m$119–171Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane PHX - BFL
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus
5h 32m$112–391Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
- 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
6h 41m$336–471Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Mercedbus Guadalajara
18h 54m$84–124
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced is to fly and bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $190 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix Airport (PHX) station to Merced. However, there are services departing from 44th St PHX Sky Train Station and arriving at Merced via McDowell Rd & 44th St and Phoenix, AZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) and Merced is 561 miles. The road distance is 650.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced, including transfers.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.
Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced is 651 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Merced.
There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.
What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Merced, CA, USA?
Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced once daily. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 11h 7m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Phoenix to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Fresno to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
Bus from Bakersfield to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $35–55
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