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 $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Next departures for San Jose to Merced on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:10am	Diridon Station	4h 25m	10:35am	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
		12:25pm	Diridon Station	4h 10m	4:35pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday 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 the good way to reach Merced. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 35mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $30	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $49	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,587 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 about traveling from San Jose, US to Merced by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$29

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$29

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$29

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$29

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$29

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$29

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$29

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $29 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 $29 which is on 2025-11-16.