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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration Fastest 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 San Diego, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.88 (€-12.88). The journey takes 8h 25m versus 6h 4m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Merced, CA to San Diego, CA
How to get from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 1:10 AM10h35Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$761One-way1 transfer
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- · 1:10 AM10h35Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · 1:10 AM10h35Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:45 AMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$761One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus1:10 AM15h15Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:25 PMSan Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA$771One-way1 transfer - · 1:10 AM11h10Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:20 PMSan Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center$811One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM17h10Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:20 PMSan Diego, Rail Ct / E San Ysidro Blvd (McDonald`s), CA$831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and San Diego, 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Diego, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to San Diego, CA by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
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