Travel Information to San Jose, CA from Merced, CA
| 77 miles (124 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $22 - $44 | |
| Bus • $22 (€20) • 3 h 12 min | |
| Bus • $22 (€20) • 3 h 12 min | |
| FlixBus or Amtrak |
Travel 77 miles (124 km) by train or bus between Merced, CA and San Jose, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA
Travel to San Jose, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA.

There are 2 ways to get from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to San Jose, CA from Merced, CA is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA:
Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 12 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 77 miles (124 km) from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA.
The average frequency per day from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to San Jose, CA from Merced, CA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA:
The following travel companies offer services from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA:
- Amtrak can get you to San Jose, CA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA for $24 (€22) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Merced, CA to San Jose, CA with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to San Jose, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Merced, CA and San Jose, CA.
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