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Trains from Riverside, CA to Merced, CA

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Train Riverside to Merced: Trip Overview

Train Riverside to Merced: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration9h 8m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:05 AM
Distance289 miles (465 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Based on 3666 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $60.00

US train company: Brightline

Riverside to Merced Trains

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Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:05AM
Minimum Price$60
Average Ticket Price$64
Minimum Trip Duration9h8m
Average Train Trip Duration9h8m
Distance289 miles (465 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Riverside - Merced

The average train ticket price from Riverside to Merced is $64. The best way to find train tickets from Riverside 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!

A train trip between Riverside and Merced is around 9h 8m, although the fastest train will take about 9h 8m. This is the time it takes to travel the 289 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Riverside 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 Riverside to Merced by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Riverside to Merced is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Merced, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Riverside 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 Riverside to Merced, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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

Will you be returning to Riverside by train?

Train from Merced to Riverside

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