How to get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA by bus and train?

From SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA by bus and train

To get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 34 bus from SW First - Santa Ana station to NW Cesar Chavez - R St 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 1 hr 52 min. The bus and train schedule from SW First - Santa Ana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

112min
Bus - 3434
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from SW First - Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SW First - Santa Ana
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Orange - Amazon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Cesar Chavez - R St
    ID 863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    740 yd • 9 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 SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA by bus and train via 34, SAN JOAQUINS and M5

To get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 34 bus from SW First - Santa Ana station to NW Cesar Chavez - R St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the M5 bus from Amtrak station to K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from SW First - Santa Ana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

116min
Bus - 3434
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M5M5
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from SW First - Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SW First - Santa Ana
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Orange - Amazon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Cesar Chavez - R St
    ID 863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    740 yd • 9 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
    Amtrak
    ID 5454
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M5M5
    Wait for bus
    M5
    Merced Transpo (Inside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound)
    ID 182
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merced, CA
    Walk to
    Merced, CA
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA

The distance between SW First - Santa Ana and Merced, CA is approximately 64.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SW First - Santa Ana 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 SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (SW First - Santa Ana) 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 SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA by bus and train via 34, SAN JOAQUINS and M5

To get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 34 bus from SW First - Santa Ana station to NW Cesar Chavez - R St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SAN JOAQUINS train and finally take the M5 bus from Amtrak station to K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from SW First - Santa Ana may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

116min
Bus - 3434
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M5M5
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from SW First - Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    SW First - Santa Ana
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Orange - Amazon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Cesar Chavez - R St
    ID 863
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    740 yd • 9 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
    Amtrak
    ID 5454
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M5M5
    Wait for bus
    M5
    Merced Transpo (Inside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St @ 18th/ Mcag (Southbound)
    ID 182
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merced, CA
    Walk to
    Merced, CA
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 34, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 34, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line M5.

  • Is there a direct bus between SW First - Santa Ana and Merced, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA?

    The 34 bus line goes from Orange - Amazon station near SW First - Santa Ana in Fresno to NW Cesar Chavez - R St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till NW Cesar Chavez - R St station near Merced, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from SW First - Santa Ana to Merced, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between SW First - Santa Ana and Merced, CA by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SW First - Santa Ana to get to Merced, CA?

    Get on the 34 bus from the Orange - Amazon stop near SW First - Santa Ana in Fresno.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SW First - Santa Ana and Merced, CA?

    Get off the bus at the NW Cesar Chavez - R St stop, which is closest to Merced, CA.

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