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How to get from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 The Bus to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
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