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Compare bus and train for Merced, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$57 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Jose, CA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Merced, CA to San Jose, CA
How to get from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK2:05 PM3h30Merced Station, Merced, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK2:05 PM3h30Merced Station, Merced, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 715 Gold Runner · 3915 AMTRAK2:05 PM3h30Merced Station, Merced, CA5:35 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 713 Gold Runner · 543 Capitol Corridor12:05 PM5h14Merced Station, Merced, CA5:19 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$521One-way1 transfer
- 715 Gold Runner · 547 Capitol Corridor2:05 PM5h50Merced Station, Merced, CA7:55 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$581One-way1 transfer
- 711 Gold Runner · 3911 AMTRAK8:05 AM3h40Merced Station, Merced, CA11:45 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merced, CA and San Jose, 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 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Merced, W 16th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, Tufesa Mexico to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
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