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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA without transferring at least 2 times.
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM Merced, CA | 3h58 | 7:28 PM Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 5:30 PM Merced, CA | 4h19 | 9:49 PM Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 13:00. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 27m |
First bus 06:10 |
Last bus 13:00 |
Bus providers: The Bus from Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between Merced, CA to Santa Clara, CA with The Bus for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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