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Travel Information:
As you begin your travel to UC Merced, located in the central valley of Calfornia, we want to provide some options to help you navigate your travel.
AIR:
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
5175 E. Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 621-4500
Approximate Distance: ~62.31 mi, 1 hr 5 min
Sacramento (SMF)
6900 Airport Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95837
(408) 392-3600
Approximate Distance: ~133 mi, 2 hr 10 min
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
1701 Airport Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 392-3600
Approximate Distance: ~119.3 mi, 2 hr 7 min
GROUND:
Rental Car: The easiest and most convenient route from the airport to UC Merced will be a car or shuttle rental from your arriving airport.
Amtrak: The train is one of the best ways to travel throughout the state of California. In addition to being a low-cost option -- which is ideal for students. The Merced Amtrak station is located at 324 W. 24 St and you can visit the sit here: https://www.amtrak.com/home
Hotel Information:
While on-campus housing is included in your registration fees, we understand that you may want to stay off-campus. Please find some of our suggested hotels listed below.
El Capitan Hotel
609 W. Main Street
Merced, CA. 95301
https://elcapitanhotelmerced.com
Courtyard Marriot
750 Motel Drive
Merced, CA. 95341
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcecy-courtyard-merced/overview/
