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How to get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA by bus and train?

From SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA by bus and train

To get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Fresno Kaiser Hospital station to Community Regional Center 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 52 min. The bus and train schedule from SW El Paso - Fresno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from Fresno Kaiser Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno Kaiser Hospital
    ID 4059
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community Regional Center
    ID 2001
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fresno
    600 yd • 8 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 El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA by bus and train via 38, SAN JOAQUINS and UC

To get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from SE Nees - Fresno 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 52 min. The bus and train schedule from SW El Paso - Fresno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from SE Nees - Fresno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SE Nees - Fresno
    ID 1485
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    L Shelter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L Shelter
    ID 744
    76 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
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Public transit directions from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA

The distance between SW El Paso - Fresno and Merced, CA is approximately 66.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from SW El Paso - Fresno 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 El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (SW El Paso - Fresno) 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.

Alternative route from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA by bus and train via 38, SAN JOAQUINS and UC

To get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 38 bus from SE Nees - Fresno 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 52 min. The bus and train schedule from SW El Paso - Fresno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

172min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from SE Nees - Fresno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SE Nees - Fresno
    ID 1485
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    L Shelter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L Shelter
    ID 744
    76 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 38, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • Is there a direct bus between SW El Paso - Fresno 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Fresno Kaiser Hospital station near SW El Paso - Fresno in Fresno to Hanford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hanford station near Merced, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from SW El Paso - Fresno to Merced, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between SW El Paso - Fresno and Merced, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near SW El Paso - Fresno to get to Merced, CA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Fresno Kaiser Hospital stop near SW El Paso - Fresno in Fresno.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between SW El Paso - Fresno and Merced, CA?

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