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How to get from Stratford to Merced by bus and train?

From Stratford to Merced by bus and train

To get from Stratford to Merced in Fresno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Main @ Grain Mill station to Kart Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the UC bus from Amtrak station to Merced College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Leaves from Main @ Grain Mill
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main @ Grain Mill
    ID 1034
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kart Transit Center
    ID 1000
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanford
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak
    ID 5454
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - UCUC
    Wait for bus
    UC
    University Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merced College
    Ride to bus station
    Merced College
    ID 5495
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stratford to Merced by bus and train via 12, SAN JOAQUINS and M4

To get from Stratford to Merced in Fresno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Main @ Grain Mill station to Kart Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the M4 bus from G St @ 23rd (Northbound) station to Merced College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M4M4
Leaves from Main @ Grain Mill
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main @ Grain Mill
    ID 1034
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kart Transit Center
    ID 1000
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanford
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    G St @ 23rd (Northbound)
    ID 5161
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Park And Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merced College
    Ride to bus station
    Merced College
    ID 5495
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stratford to Merced
The distance between Stratford, Fresno and Merced, Fresno is approximately 111.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford to Merced by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fresno – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Fresno and the nearest public transit station is Main @ Grain Mill.

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Main @ Grain Mill
  • Main & Empire
  • Empire & Main
Public transit stations close to Merced, Fresno

Merced is located at Merced, Fresno and the nearest public transit station is M St @ Donna (Southbound).

Train stations close to Merced:

  • Merced Station

Bus stations close to Merced:

  • M St @ Donna (Southbound)
  • M St @ Donna (Northbound)
  • M St @ Yosemite Av

Alternative route from Stratford to Merced by bus and train via 12, SAN JOAQUINS and M4

To get from Stratford to Merced in Fresno, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Main @ Grain Mill station to Kart Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the M4 bus from G St @ 23rd (Northbound) station to Merced College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 41 min.

281min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M4M4
Leaves from Main @ Grain Mill
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main @ Grain Mill
    ID 1034
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kart Transit Center
    ID 1000
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanford
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    G St @ 23rd (Northbound)
    ID 5161
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Park And Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Merced College
    Ride to bus station
    Merced College
    ID 5495
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Stratford to Merced?

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stratford to Merced?

    The alternative route takes 281 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line M4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stratford and Merced in Fresno?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stratford to Merced in Fresno?

    The 12 bus line goes from Main @ Grain Mill station near Stratford to Hanford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hanford station near Merced in Fresno

  • How long does it take to travel from Stratford to Merced in Fresno by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stratford and Merced in Fresno by bus and train is about 4 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stratford to get to Merced in Fresno?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Main @ Grain Mill stop near Stratford in Fresno.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stratford and Merced in Fresno?

    Get off the bus at the Hanford stop, which is closest to Merced in Fresno.

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