Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 20
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Diridon Station
Merced Amtrak
Cheapest
Diridon Station
Merced Amtrak
Fastest
Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 21
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Vehicle type
Departure time
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Trip duration
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Price and booking link
Diridon Station
Merced Amtrak
Cheapest
Diridon Station
Merced Amtrak
Fastest
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:23 AM PST.
Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Merced
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Based on 87382 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $42
Based on 11380 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $53
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Merced by bus
What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?
The distance covered from San Jose to Merced is 125 km (78 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Jose to Merced?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Diridon Station, in San Jose, and end it at Merced Bus Station, in Merced.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-17
$42
11-18
$42
Today
$42
11-20
$42
11-21
$42
11-22
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11-23
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11-24
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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $42
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Merced, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $42 to $42 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-20.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Merced?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $42
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
