Merced

Climate

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. 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 SystemThe 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

• Merced Regional AirportHas passenger service operated by Great Lakes Airlines', with direct flights to and from Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Visalia.

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.

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

• Merced County Courthouse Museum

  phone: +1 209 723-2401
  address: 21st & N Street

• Merced Mall

  phone: +1 209 723-3981
  address: 713 Merced Mall

• Merced Antique Mall

  phone: +1 209 722-6894
  address: 320 W Main St

• Bella Luna Bakery Cafe

  phone: +1 209 383-1700
  address: 350 West Main St

• Cafe Sol

  address: 3361 G St

• Hanger BBQ

  phone: +1 209-384-1963
  address: 26 Macready Dr.
  Great atmosphere, live music and a decent bar.

• King Asian

  phone: +1 209 383-9838
  address: 360 W Main St

• Paul's Place Restaurant & Bkry

  phone: +1 209 723-1339
  address: 2991 G St

• Pinocchio’s

  phone: +1 209 580-4418
  address: 460 W Main Stree

• Pocket 8's

  phone: +1 209 384-0212
  address: 9 W Alexander Ave

• Sam Cafe

  phone: +1 209 383-5350
  address: 235 W 12th St

• String's Italian Cafe

  phone: +1 209 383-9777
  address: 731 E Yosemite Ave

• Sushi Cuisine

  phone: +1-209-723-2478
  address: 3544 G. Street
  Some of the best sushi in the area. Popular with the students from UC Merced.

• The Partisan

  address: 432 West Main St
  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

  phone: +1 209 354-4449
  address: 315 W Main St Merced, CA 95340

• Best Western Inn

  phone: +1 209 723-2163
  address: 1033 Motel Dr

• Courtyard Merced

  phone: +1 209 725-1221
  address: 750 Motel Dr

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 209 384-3700
  address: 151 South Parsons Ave

• Motel 6 Merced North

  phone: +1 209 384-2181
  address: 1410 V St

• HI-Merced Home Hostel

  phone: +1 209 725-0407

• Budget Inn

  phone: +1 209 722-2738
  address: 1215 R St

• Yosemite National Park - Less than two hours east along State Route 140 by car.
• Merced National Wildlife Refuge - Located about twenty miles southwest of Merced, this refuge hosts huge numbers of cranes, geese and other waterfowl during winter months.