Routes

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) is committed to providing safe and reliable transit services for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Spring Recess Schedule

Only the following routes will be run during the Spring Recess. All routes WILL NOT OPERATE on Ceasar Chavez Day, Friday, March 27th, 2026

Spring 2026 Schedule

For real-time location of each bus line, visit our CatTracks Ridesystems Tracker!

CatTracks Ridesystems Tracker

Routes with a blue header are UC Merced Bus routes that always go to the University Transit Center.

Routes with a green header are Merced's "The Bus" routes that can still be used by students for free with the Cat Card but don't go to the University Transit Center, with the exception of Route UC. These routes often connect with the UC Merced Bus at certain locations like Merced College, Target/Merced Mall, and Walmart. Use the search bar below to plan out your trip!

Type in the name of a bus line or location in the search bar below and find the one that suits your needs! 
(The '↳' are for popular locations at a stop but are not stops themselves.)

For more information about our transit schedules and helpful updates, visit our TAPS transit FAQ page.