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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
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How to get from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:11 AM2h39Merced, CA4:50 AMSacramento, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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- 2:11 AM2h39Merced, CA4:50 AMSacramento, CA$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:11 AM2h39Merced, CA4:50 AMSacramento, CA$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:05 PM2h50Merced, CA4:55 PMSacramento, CA$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merced, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Merced Station, Merced, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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