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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pleasanton, CA for Merced, CA on Tue, Jun 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 37 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.
2:00 AM2h37Pleasanton, CA4:37 AMMerced, CA$351One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM2h37Pleasanton, CA4:37 AMMerced, CA$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Merced, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.56 (€-12.53). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 1h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM Pleasanton, CA | 2h37 | 4:37 AM Merced, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA
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Trains from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 16:23. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 4:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Trains from Pleasanton, CA to Merced, CA
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