Trains tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced

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Next departures to Merced

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 30 July at
    Departure city: Santa Barbara
    Departure location: Train Station
    Arrival time: 30 July at
    Destination city: Merced
    Destination location: Merced Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santa Barbara to Merced

Bus
Average priceUS$78 - US$137Average duration14h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$79 - US$79Average duration10h 24m
30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Barbara to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 10 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
10h 24mAverage duration
US$79Cheapest ticket
30kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santa Barbara to Merced: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average train trip duration10h 24m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure08:49
Distance204 miles

Santa Barbara to Merced Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Merced from Santa Barbara, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Barbara - Merced

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Santa Barbara to Merced cost?

    The average train ticket price from Santa Barbara to Merced is US$79. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Santa Barbara to Merced is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Santa Barbara to Merced?

    A train trip between Santa Barbara and Merced is around 10h 24m, although the fastest train will take about 10h 24m. This is the time it takes to travel the 204 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Santa Barbara and Merced?

    The number of trains from Santa Barbara to Merced can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Santa Barbara to Merced by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Santa Barbara to Merced?

    When taking the train from Santa Barbara to Merced, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Barbara to Merced was searched and found on 30 Jul 2025 with a price of US$78

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

You can expect to pay from US$78 to US$94 for a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$78, which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santa Barbara and Merced is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Merced.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Merced, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Santa Barbara and Merced, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santa Barbara to Merced and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

What's the cheapest way to go from Santa Barbara to Merced?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Santa Barbara and Merced is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$79 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$79. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Merced, choose the train, as it will take you from Santa Barbara to Merced in about 10h 24m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Merced to Santa Barbara

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