What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?

About 78 miles (125 km) separate San Jose and Merced.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Jose to Merced?

The majority of buses traveling from San Jose to Merced start their journey at Diridon Station and wind up at Merced Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus San Jose to Merced from $31 | Compare & Save up to 58%

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Merced.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $73	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$34 - $54	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Merced

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$45

Average bus trip duration8h 25m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance78 miles (125 km)

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,830 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,149 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,352 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

San Jose to Merced Bus

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Where are the popular stops in San Jose and Merced?

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Stops in Merced

A - Merced Bus Station

B - 55 E 16th St

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Merced

What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?
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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Jose to Merced.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Jose to Merced, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from San Jose to Merced.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from San Jose, US to Merced

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from San Jose, US to Merced

Top traveled bus routes

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