Bus San Jose to Merced Station (Amtrak) from $17 | Tickets & Timetables

San Jose to Merced Station (Amtrak) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between San Jose and Merced Station (Amtrak) takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from San Jose to Merced Station (Amtrak). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration: 117 mi
Distance: $17
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Los Banos

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San Jose to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between San Jose and Merced Station (Amtrak). The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Merced Station (Amtrak) at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Baños and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 8:50 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 21m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:15 AM
3h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:45 PM
4h • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:15 AM
3h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:45 PM
4h • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:15 AM
3h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:45 PM
4h • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:15 AM
3h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:45 PM
4h • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:15 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:15 AM
3h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 4:45 PM
4h • 1 change

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