How to get from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA by bus and train?

From NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA by bus and train

To get from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Fresno Veteran's 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 27 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Fresno - Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - UCUC
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from Fresno Veteran's Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno Veteran's Hospital
    ID 1095
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community Regional Center
    ID 2001
    10 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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA by bus and train via 17, SAN JOAQUINS and M5

To get from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Fresno Veteran's Hospital station to Community Regional Center 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 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Fresno - Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M5M5
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from Fresno Veteran's Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno Veteran's Hospital
    ID 1095
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community Regional Center
    ID 2001
    10 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
    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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA

The distance between NW Fresno - Princeton and Merced, CA is approximately 61.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NW Fresno - Princeton 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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA

To check the bus and train schedule from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (NW Fresno - Princeton) 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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA by bus and train via 17, SAN JOAQUINS and M5

To get from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Fresno Veteran's Hospital station to Community Regional Center 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 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Fresno - Princeton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Bus - M5M5
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from Fresno Veteran's Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno Veteran's Hospital
    ID 1095
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Hanford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community Regional Center
    ID 2001
    10 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
    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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line M5.

  • Is there a direct bus between NW Fresno - Princeton 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA?

    The 17 bus line goes from Fresno Veteran's Hospital station near NW Fresno - Princeton 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 NW Fresno - Princeton to Merced, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between NW Fresno - Princeton and Merced, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near NW Fresno - Princeton to get to Merced, CA?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Fresno Veteran's Hospital stop near NW Fresno - Princeton in Fresno.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between NW Fresno - Princeton and Merced, CA?

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

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