What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?

The distance covered from San Jose to Merced is 125 km (78 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Merced?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Merced Bus Station, in Merced.

Bus San Jose to Merced from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 6:57 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Merced

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

126 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $81	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Merced?

Stops in San Jose

A
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St., San Jose, CA 95110
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B
Santiago Express San Jose
440 S King rd , an Jose CA 95116
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C
1118 E William St
1118 E William St, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
D
San Jose Bus Stop
100 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
E
Tamien Station
Guadalupe Fwy, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
F
Diridon Station
65 Cahill St, San Jose, CA 95110, USA

Stops in Merced

A
Merced Bus Station
710 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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B
55 E 16th St
55 E. 16th St , CA 95340 , USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Merced by bus

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?
The distance covered from San Jose to Merced is 125 km (78 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Merced?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Merced Bus Station, in Merced.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$48

11-25

$55

Today

$55

11-27

$42

11-28

$55

11-29

$55

11-30

No data

12-01

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $55 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-27.