Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Merced to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While the train is the main method of transportation from Merced to San Francisco, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Merced to San Francisco. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Merced to San Francisco?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Merced to San Francisco.  However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Merced to San Francisco?

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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Merced to San Francisco was $20.00. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to San Francisco if you book your train tickets at least 29 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $5.93.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Merced to San Francisco?

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There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Francisco to Merced.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Merced to San Francisco?

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The distance between Merced and San Francisco is approximately 111 miles, or 179 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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The earliest train departs Merced at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Question 9

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Question 10

Where is the train station in San Francisco?

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San Francisco has one train station.

Question 11

Where is the train station in Merced?

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There is one train station in Merced.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to San Francisco at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.

Question 13

Average prices by travel date

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The average cost of a one-way train trip from Merced to San Francisco is expected to fluctuate between  and  in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to San Francisco in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Merced is .

Question 14

Monthly avg. prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Merced to San Francisco stay pretty consistent throughout the year. You can expect to pay around  regardless of when you plan to travel.

Question 15

Need a return trip from San Francisco to Merced?

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Question 16

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.