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| Diridon Station | Merced Amtrak | No tags | |||||
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| Diridon Station | Merced Amtrak | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Jose to MercedAmong 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.
Train San Jose, US to Merced: Trip Overview
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Based on 5539 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 $40
San Jose to Merced Train
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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Merced was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $38To 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.
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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.
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