How much is the train ticket from Oakland to Merced?

The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Merced start from R 531. The average price for this train route is around R 531. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Oakland to Merced?

The average train journey time from Oakland to Merced is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Oakland to Merced route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Merced?

The earliest train from Oakland to Merced departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 17:58.

Train Oakland to Merced from R 493 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
	Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Next departures from Oakland to Merced on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:08	Jack London Square	3h 5m	11:13	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
Train	17:58	Emeryville Station	2h 39m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
Train	10:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	13:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	14:18	Jack London Square	2h 55m	17:13	Merced Amtrak	No tags
Train	17:48	Jack London Square	2h 49m	20:37	Merced Amtrak	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 01/19/2026 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Merced

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 531, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 55mAverage duration

171 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 742 - R 1 235	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 531 - R 735	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 531

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland to Merced 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 Oakland to Merced?
The cheapest train tickets from Oakland to Merced start from R 531. The average price for this train route is around R 531. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Oakland to Merced?
The average train journey time from Oakland to Merced is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Oakland to Merced route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Oakland to Merced?
The earliest train from Oakland to Merced departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 17:58.

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The cheapest trip from Oakland to Merced was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of R 493

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

You can expect to pay from R 493 to R 576 for a train ticket from Oakland to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 493, which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Merced?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 20m	Avg priceR 940	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 55m	Avg priceR 531	Daily departures10

The best way to travel between Oakland 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 R 531 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 531. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Merced, choose the train, as it will take you from Oakland to Merced in about 2h 55m – that's the fastest way to get there!