Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Merced

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Next departures for San Jose to Merced on September 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Merced AmtrakCheapest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Merced AmtrakFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Merced

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$30Average Duration4h 35m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$34 - US$54Average Duration5h 30m
11kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to Merced

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 US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
4h 35mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Merced: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$30
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:35am
Distance125 km

San Jose to Merced Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Merced

  1. What is the travel distance from San Jose to Merced?

    The distance covered from San Jose to Merced is 125 km (78 miles).

  2. 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.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of US$28

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 US$28 to US$28 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 US$28 which is on 2025-09-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

Bus from Merced to San Jose, US

You can also go to Merced by train

Train from San Jose, US to Merced

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