How to Travel from
Des Moines to Merced
by Route or Car
Nine ways to Travel from Des Moines to Merced
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Cheapest
By car (2 935 km)
27 h 28 min
2935 km.
from $161
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Fresno Air Terminal Airport)
8 h 55 min
2345 km.
from $464.35
Bus
42 h 42 min
2344 km.
from $590.13
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 59 min
2345 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane (Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport)
8 h
2345 km.
from $437.93
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sacramento International Airport)
9 h 39 min
2345 km.
from $542.61
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
10 h 32 min
2345 km.
from $408.37
Bus, Plane (Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
11 h 50 min
2345 km.
from $367.39
Bus, Train (Bus)
2 d 2 h 14 min
2345 km.
from $427.96
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,273.86
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.37–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
10h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$458.59
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$1,082.78
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,273.86
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Des Moines to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
6h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$624.19
Plane from Des Moines to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Allegiant Air
Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Fresno
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$764.32
Plane from Des Moines to Stockton
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Advanced Air, LLC
Website:
advancedaircharters.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Merced
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Los
Ave. Duration:
35h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50
Train from Bakersfield to Merced
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from Stockton to Merced
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$82.80
Train from Sacramento to Merced
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Richmond to Merced
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Denver to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
31h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Altamont Corridor Express
Phone:
+1 800-411-7245
Website:
acerail.com
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak Station to Stockton-
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.38
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$484.07
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$108.28
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$44.59
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Merced
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$58.60
Burlington Trailways
Bus from Des Moines to Denver
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$82.80
Jefferson Lines
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$108.28
Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Merced?
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Merced is to fly and train which costs $250 - $510.87 and takes 11h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Merced?
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Merced is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $282.61 - $510.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Merced?
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Merced. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Merced via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 42m.
How far is it from Des Moines to Merced?
The distance between Des Moines and Merced is 2410 km. The road distance is 2935.1 km.
How do I travel from Des Moines to Merced without a car?
The best way to get from Des Moines to Merced without a car is to bus which takes 42h 42m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .
How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Merced?
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Des Moines to Merced, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Des Moines to Merced bus from?
Des Moines to Merced bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
Bus or fly from Des Moines to Merced?
The best way to get from Des Moines to Merced is to bus which takes 42h 42m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $282.61 - $510.87 and takes 7h 30m.
Where does the Des Moines to Merced bus arrive?
Des Moines to Merced bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Denver station.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Merced?
Merced is 2h behind Des Moines. It is currently 18:51 in Des Moines and 16:51 in Merced.
Can I drive from Des Moines to Merced?
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Merced is 2935 km. It takes approximately 27h 31m to drive from Des Moines to Merced.
Where can I stay near Merced?
There are 27+ hotels available in Merced. Prices start at $49.12 per night.
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