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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA without transferring at least once.
3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner6:25 AM4h48San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:13 AMMerced Station, Merced, CA$331One-way1 transfer- 3916 AMTRAK · 716 Gold Runner12:25 PM4h48San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:13 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$331One-way1 transfer
- 3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner6:25 AM4h48San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA11:13 AMMerced Station, Merced, CA$331One-way1 transfer
- 3916 AMTRAK · 716 Gold Runner12:25 PM4h48San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA5:13 PMMerced Station, Merced, CA$331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for San Jose, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
San Jose, CA to Merced, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:13AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:13PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:13AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:13AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
San Jose, CA to Merced, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Jose, CA to Merced, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3910 AMTRAK · 710 Gold Runner | 6:25 AM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 4h48 | 11:13 AM Merced Station, Merced, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA
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Buses from San Jose, CA to Merced, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 19:23. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (125 km) distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 77 miles (125 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 48m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 7:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Tufesa from San Jose, CA to Merced, CAYou can travel by bus between San Jose, CA to Merced, CA with Tufesa for as low as $31 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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