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

From NW Shields - First to Merced, CA by bus and train

To get from NW Shields - First to Merced, CA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 34 bus from First - Shields station to NE Van Ness - Kern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COVE 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 17 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Shields - First may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - ORANGE COVE TRANSITORANGE COVE TRANSIT
Train - SAN JOAQUINSSAN JOAQUINS
Walk to Merced, CA
Leaves from First - Shields

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First - Shields
    ID 137
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Orange - Amazon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NE Van Ness - Kern
    ID 642
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fresno (Downtown Van Ness Bus Shelter)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - ORANGE COVE TRANSITORANGE COVE TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE COVE TRANSIT
    Orange Cove
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fresno Downtown (Amtrak/Greyhound Station Bus Shelter)
    5 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

Alternative route from NW Shields - First to Merced, CA by bus and train via 17, SAN JOAQUINS and UC

To get from NW Shields - First 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 41 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Shields - First may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

161min
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
    0.94 mi • 20 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
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Public transit directions from NW Shields - First to Merced, CA

The distance between NW Shields - First and Merced, CA is approximately 63.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from NW Shields - First 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 Shields - First to Merced, CA

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

To get from NW Shields - First 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 41 min. The bus and train schedule from NW Shields - First may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Merced, CA on the Moovit app.

161min
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
    0.94 mi • 20 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line ORANGE COVE TRANSIT, Train line SAN JOAQUINS.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line SAN JOAQUINS, Bus line UC.

  • Is there a direct bus between NW Shields - First 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 17 min.

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

    The 34 bus line goes from First - Shields station near NW Shields - First in Fresno to Orange - Amazon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Orange - Amazon station near Merced, CA.

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

    The total travel time between NW Shields - First and Merced, CA by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 34 bus from the First - Shields stop near NW Shields - First in Fresno.

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

    Get off the bus at the Orange - Amazon station, which is closest to Merced, CA.

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