Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) at UC Merced is dedicated to ensuring seamless and safe transit for everyone on campus, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Understanding your transportation options is key to navigating university life, and CatTracks is your go-to bus service.
UC Merced Cat Tracks Bus
This guide provides you with the essential Spring 2025 CatTracks bus schedule, making it easier than ever to plan your commute and get around. For the most up-to-date information and real-time bus locations, be sure to check out the CatTracks Ridesystems Tracker!
Spring 2025 CatTracks Schedule: Your Quick Reference
Below is a detailed breakdown of the CatTracks bus schedule for Spring 2025. We’ve organized the routes to help you quickly identify the best options for your needs. Remember, routes with a blue header are UC Merced routes that always serve the University Transit Center (UTC). Routes marked with a green header are part of Merced’s “The Bus” system. These are also free for students with a Cat Card but generally do not directly serve the UTC, except for Route UC. These routes can be useful for connections at locations like Merced College, Target/Merced Mall, and Walmart.
UC Merced CatTracks Bus Routes (Serving University Transit Center)
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Bobcat Express: Campus, Bellevue & R Street
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 6:29AM – 9:20PM
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C-1: Campus, G St. & Granville Apts.
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 6:20AM – 10:28PM
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C-2: Campus & Village Apts.
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 6:20AM – 10:07PM
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E-1: Campus, Moraga & Downtown
- Days/Hours: Sat – Sun | 8:30AM – 11:06PM
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E-2: Yosemite Ave & Bellevue Ranch
- Days/Hours: Sat – Sun | 11:05AM – 9:56PM
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FastCat: Campus, Bellevue Ranch & R Street
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 6:35AM – 10:25PM
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FastCat 2: Campus, Bellevue Ranch & R Street
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 8:30AM – 9:45PM
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G-Line: R St., El Redondo & Village Apts.
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 6:30AM – 10:03PM
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Yosemite Express: Campus & Moraga, G St.
- Days/Hours: Mon – Fri | 9:00AM – 10:09PM
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Route UC: Paulson Ave. & Olive Ave.
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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Merced “The Bus” Routes (Accessible with CatCard, Not Directly Serving UTC)
These routes expand your reach beyond the university and are still accessible using your CatCard. While they don’t directly go to the University Transit Center, they offer valuable connections throughout Merced.
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M-1: Grocery Outlet & T St., 3rd St.
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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M-2: Best Buy & Walmart
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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M-3: County Admin & West Ave., 1st Ave.
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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M-4: Yosemite HS & North Transit Hub
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:30PM
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M-5: Amtrak & Rancho San Miguel
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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M-6: Santa Fe & SaveMart
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 7:00AM – 8:00PM
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M-7: B Street & Rescue Mission
- Days/Hours: Sun – Sat | 6:00AM – 8:00PM
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For a comprehensive overview of Merced’s “The Bus” routes, you can visit Merced’s “The Bus” Schedule.
To get the most out of your CatTracks experience and for helpful updates, be sure to check out the TAPS transit FAQ page. Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
