Oakland, CA to Merced, CA train with Amtrak

1,000+ travel companies

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$100

Average price

$100

Fastest journey

2 h 59 m

Average duration

2 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

167 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Oakland, CA for Merced, CA on Fri, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

07:36AM2h59

Oakland, CA

10:35AMMerced, CA

$1001One-way

0 transfers

09:36AM2h59

Oakland, CA

12:35PMMerced, CA

$1001One-way

0 transfers

11:36AM2h59

Oakland, CA

02:35PMMerced, CA

$1001One-way

0 transfers

01:36PM2h59

Oakland, CA

04:35PMMerced, CA

$1001One-way

0 transfers

05:36PM2h59

Oakland, CA

08:35PMMerced, CA

$1001One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Oakland, CA to Merced, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€24 Average price Cheapest	€40 Average price
3h 29m Average duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 39m Average duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Compare prices and tickets Oakland, CA to Merced, CA by train or bus

Fri
Jun 20

Sat
Jun 21

Sun
Jun 22

Mon
Jun 23

Tue
Jun 24

Wed
Jun 25

Thu
Jun 26

Journey information

Overview: Train from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA

USA

Trains from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

103 miles (167 km)

Average train duration

2h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

$25 (€20)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 59m

First train

05:00

Last train

21:19

Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA trains

Amtrak trains will get you between Oakland, CA and Merced, CA from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey to Merced, CA from Oakland, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Oakland, CA to Merced, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $30
Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oakland, CA to Merced, CA is $28 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Oakland, CA to Merced, CA train travel time is 2 h 59 min for the 104 mile (167 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA leaves at 5: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA leaves at 9: 19 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 5 direct trains from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Oakland, CA and Merced, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 19 PM.

A trip to Merced, CA from Oakland, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA is October.

You have options as you can travel from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Oakland, CA to Merced, CA

Oakland

Merced

The major train station for departures in Oakland is Jack London Square. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Jack London Square for your trip from Oakland to Merced.

Jack London Square Wifi