Trains tickets from San Jose, US to Merced

Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Merced.

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

Train San Jose, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$40
Average train trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure6:18am
Distance79 miles (126 km)
Latest train departure3:35pm

San Jose to Merced Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $37

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

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 San Jose 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Merced you take, 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 San Jose 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 San Jose 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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Merced?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Jose, US 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 $40 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $34. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Merced, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose, US to Merced in about 5h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Merced to San Jose, US

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