How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Merced?

The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Merced start from $47. The average price for this train route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Merced?

The average train ride duration from Santa Clara to Merced is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 82 miles (133 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 16m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Santa Clara to Merced route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Clara to Merced?

The earliest train departs from Santa Clara to Merced at 6:23am. And the latest train departs at 3:19pm.

Train Santa Clara to Merced from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Santa Clara to Merced on December 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:05am	Great America Station	6h 8m	3:13pm	Merced Amtrak	Cheapest
3:05pm	Great America Station	5h 32m	8:37pm	Merced Amtrak	Fastest
6:01am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	7h 54m	1:55pm	Merced Amtrak	No tags
6:01am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	7h 54m	1:55pm	Merced Amtrak	No tags
8:01am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	9h	5:01pm	Merced Amtrak	No tags

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Get from Santa Clara to Merced

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,683 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5683 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 $47

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Santa Clara, US to Merced by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Santa Clara to Merced?
The cheapest train tickets from Santa Clara to Merced start from $47. The average price for this train route is around $47. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santa Clara to Merced?
The average train ride duration from Santa Clara to Merced is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 82 miles (133 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 16m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Santa Clara to Merced route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Santa Clara to Merced?
The earliest train departs from Santa Clara to Merced at 6:23am. And the latest train departs at 3:19pm.

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The cheapest trip from Santa Clara, US to Merced was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santa Clara, US to Merced, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $106 for a train ticket from Santa Clara, US to Merced based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-28.