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Merced County Courthouse Museum
Local history museum inside the former courthouse, featuring exhibits on Merced County communities, agriculture, and civic life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
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Trains from Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:23, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (169 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 105 miles (169 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 7:23 AM |
Last train 9:19 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Merced, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Merced, CA trip today.
Local history museum inside the former courthouse, featuring exhibits on Merced County communities, agriculture, and civic life.
Community arts venue in downtown Merced hosting visual art exhibitions, performances, and cultural events in a historic setting.
University gallery presenting rotating contemporary art exhibitions and public programs on the UC Merced campus.
Large urban park featuring a lake, walking loop, playgrounds, and broad views, especially pleasant in cooler hours.
Popular city park with a lake, walking paths, picnic areas, and open space for relaxed outdoor time near downtown.
Downtown civic and cultural district with shops, murals, events, and historic buildings suited to an easy walking visit.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Merced, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Emeryville, CA to Merced, CA trains use the Emeryville Station to Merced Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Emeryville, CA and Merced, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Emeryville Station is 1 km from Emeryville city centre. Public transport options include:
Emeryville Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Townhouse Bar & Grill, Honor Kitchen & Cocktails
Ticket office support is available at Emeryville Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Emeryville Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Emeryville Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Emeryville Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Emeryville Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge.
Merced Station has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Merced Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merced Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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