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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Merced Amtrak | Berkeley Amtrak Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Merced Amtrak | Berkeley Amtrak Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Merced Amtrak | Berkeley Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Get from Merced to Berkeley
The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 646, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5763 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 646
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Merced to Berkeley by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Merced to Berkeley?
The cheapest train tickets from Merced to Berkeley start from R 646. The average price for this train route is around R 646. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Merced to Berkeley?
The average train journey time from Merced to Berkeley is 4h 31m, covering a distance of 173 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 17m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Merced to Berkeley route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Merced to Berkeley?
The earliest train from Merced to Berkeley departs at 14:05. And the latest train departs at 17:11.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Merced to Berkeley was searched and found on 27 Feb 2026 with a price of R 605To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Merced to Berkeley as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 605 to R 605 for a train ticket from Merced to Berkeley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 605, which is on 2026-03-02.
