Transportation

CatTracks
The official transit system for the University of California, Merced. VIA Adventures Inc., a locally owned and operated motor coach company, has partnered with UC Merced to create a transportation solution that uniquely serves the needs of students and faculty.

Bike Paths
Merced boasts over 12 miles of class one, grade-separated bike paths, which, along with the city's other bike lanes, connect most of Merced's open space park system. In all, 29 tree-shaded parks enhance the city's open space.

The Bus
Timetables, maps and tips for travel within Merced County.

Rideshare
Mercedrides will help you find other commuters living close to your home, who commute to a work or school site close to where you work or go to school.

Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS)
A voluntary service for those who choose to leave their cars parked in communities outside the Park and enjoy the journey along the way, seeing more of Yosemite than one can see from behind the wheel.

Amtrak Train
The Amtrak San Joaquin trains run regularly through Merced and connect to places like Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Connections allow riders to travel anywhere in the United States. California Rail passes are available for travel anywhere in California. Student discounts apply.

Greyhound Busses
Greyhound bus service is available in downtown Merced to locations across California and the United States. Student discounts apply.

Specialized Transit


Merced Municipal Airport and local area airports
Scenic Air flies regularly to Las Vegas and Reno. Private pilots can review these technical specs of the airport.