Merced

Merced is in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

Located along State Route 99 which runs between the agricultural cities of the eastern San Joaquin Valley, Merced is also a gateway to Yosemite via State Route 140.

Understand

Climate

Merced
Climate chart (explanation)
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   Data from NOAA (1981-2010)
Metric conversion
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Get in

By car

Merced is served by one major highway (CA 99).

By train

Amtrak serves Merced via its Sacramento-Bay Area-Bakersfield San Joaquin route with seven departures per day. There are also bus connections between Merced and Yosemite National Park. 🌍 Merced Station is located at 324 W 24th St.

By bus

In addition Merced is served by Greyhound bus via its downtown station.

  • Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS). Shuttle operates from mid-May through late-September. The YARTS shuttle travels on Highway 140 from Merced to Yosemite Valley, with stops in Merced at the University of California campus, Merced Mall, the local airport, the Amtrak Station, and other locations in Merced. Ticket prices include park entry, and can be purchased from the shuttle driver.

By plane

Get around

By bus

  • The Bus provides several routes in and around Merced.

The M5 - Merced South-East route travels between the transportation center bus stop, Greyhound bus stop, Amtrak Station, and hotels along Motel Drive and Parsons Ave.

See

The University of California's newest campus, 🌍 UC Merced, opened in September of 2005. The campus, located on Lake Road to the northeast of the city, is open to the public.

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

  • The Partisan, 432 West Main St. Opens at 4, closing time varies. A Merced bar that is a favorite for both locals and UCM students and faculty. Open from Mon-Sat, drink specials every night. Live music from local/national independent musicians every Tuesday and Saturday, open mic night every Monday, Rock Band/Karaoke every Wednesday, and a DJ on Thursday and Friday. Closed for remodel.
  • 17th Street Public House (17th Street Bar), 315 W Main St Merced, CA 95340, ☎ +1 209 354-4449. 12:00pm-Close.

Sleep

Go next

Routes through Merced

Sacramento ← Atwater ←  N  S  β†’ Chowchilla β†’ Fresno
Gustine ← Jct N S ←  W  E  β†’ Mariposa β†’ Yosemite N.P.
Sacramento / Emeryville ← Modesto ←  N  S  β†’ Madera β†’ Bakersfield


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