How to get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train?

From Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train

To get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from NW Cedar - Shields station to L Shelter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the UC bus from 24th @ Mlk/Amtrak station to K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The bus and train schedule from Shields - Cedar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from NW Cedar - Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Cedar - Shields
    ID 168
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    L Shelter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L Shelter
    ID 744
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    24th @ Mlk/Amtrak
    ID 5303
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - UCUC
    Wait for bus
    UC
    University Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound)
    ID 182
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merced, CA
    Walk to
    Merced, CA
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train via 38, COALINGA TRANSIT and SAN JOAQUINS

To get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from NW Cedar - Shields station to SW Cedar - Cesar Chavez station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COALINGA TRANSIT bus and finally take the SAN JOAQUINS train from Fresno station to Merced Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Shields - Cedar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - COALINGA TRANSITCOALINGA TRANSIT
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from NW Cedar - Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Cedar - Shields
    ID 168
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    L Shelter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Cedar - Cesar Chavez
    ID 169
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno (Chevron)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COALINGA TRANSITCOALINGA TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    COALINGA TRANSIT
    Coalinga
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fresno Downtown (Amtrak/Greyhound Station Bus Shelter)
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merced, CA
    Walk to
    Merced, CA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA

The distance between Shields - Cedar and Merced, CA is approximately 69.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Merced – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shields - Cedar) and destination (Merced, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train via 38, COALINGA TRANSIT and SAN JOAQUINS

To get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from NW Cedar - Shields station to SW Cedar - Cesar Chavez station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COALINGA TRANSIT bus and finally take the SAN JOAQUINS train from Fresno station to Merced Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Shields - Cedar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - COALINGA TRANSITCOALINGA TRANSIT
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from NW Cedar - Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Cedar - Shields
    ID 168
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    L Shelter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Cedar - Cesar Chavez
    ID 169
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno (Chevron)
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - COALINGA TRANSITCOALINGA TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    COALINGA TRANSIT
    Coalinga
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fresno Downtown (Amtrak/Greyhound Station Bus Shelter)
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
    Wait for train
    SAN JOAQUINS
    Oakland
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Merced Station
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merced, CA
    Walk to
    Merced, CA
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 38, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line COALINGA TRANSIT, Train line SAN JOAQUINS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shields - Cedar and Merced, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA?

    The 38 bus line goes from NW Cedar - Shields station near Shields - Cedar in Fresno to L Shelter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till L Shelter station near Merced, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shields - Cedar to Merced, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shields - Cedar and Merced, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shields - Cedar to get to Merced, CA?

    Get on the 38 bus from the NW Cedar - Shields stop near Shields - Cedar in Fresno.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shields - Cedar and Merced, CA?

    Get off the bus at the L Shelter stop, which is closest to Merced, CA.

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