What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to bus via Los Banos which costs $13 - $35 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)?

The fastest way to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose Diridon station and Merced Station (Amtrak)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Jose and arriving at Merced. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 50m.

How far is it from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)?

The distance between San Jose Diridon station and Merced Station (Amtrak) is 157 miles. The road distance is 115.3 miles.

Where do I catch the San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus from?

San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant station.

Where does the San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus arrive?

San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Los Baños station.

Can I drive from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak).

Where can I stay near Merced Station (Amtrak)?

There are 31+ hotels available in Merced Station (Amtrak).

San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)

Q: How do I travel from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $25 - $45.

Q: How long does it take to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak), including transfers.

There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Stockton - Robert J Cabral Stationtrain Ace
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus FlixBus 2007
5h 17m
$25–43
Bus via Los Banos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Bañosbus San Jose
2. Take the bus from Pacheco @ Target to Transpobus Lb
5h 20m
$14–32
Drive 114.6 mi
1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak)car 114.6 mi
2h 11m
$21–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Mercedbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
27h 13m
$35–55

San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak) by train, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Jose Diridon station to Merced Station (Amtrak).

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and Merced Station (Amtrak), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Clara & Montgomery to Merced Station (Amtrak) via King & Virginia, San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, Los Baños, Pacheco @ Target, and Transpo in around 5h 20m.

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