Trip information

Departure: Santa Cruz, CA
Arrival: Merced, CA
Fastest route: 5h 49min
Distance: 162km
Cheapest route: $61
Transfers: 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Sunday

One Passenger / One Trip

6:12am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

12:51pm

Merced, CA

Merced

6h 39min

++ 2 layovers

$61

6:12am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

7:38am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

1h 26min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$24

1h 17min layover

8:55am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

9:23am

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

0h 28min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$12

0h 42min layover

10:05am

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

12:51pm

Merced, CA

Merced

2h 46min

Amtrak
San Joaquins

$25

7:02am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

12:51pm

Merced, CA

Merced

5h 49min

++ 2 layovers

$61

7:02am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

8:32am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

1h 30min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$24

0h 23min layover

8:55am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

9:23am

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

0h 28min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$12

0h 42min layover

10:05am

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

12:51pm

Merced, CA

Merced

2h 46min

Amtrak
San Joaquins

$25

7:47am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

3:35pm

Merced, CA

Merced

7h 48min

++ 2 layovers

$61

7:47am

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

9:13am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

1h 26min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$24

1h 43min layover

10:56am

Hayward, CA

Hayward

11:22am

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

0h 26min

Amtrak
Capitol Corridor

$12

1h 23min layover

12:45pm

Emeryville, CA

Emeryville

3:35pm

Merced, CA

Merced

2h 50min

Amtrak
San Joaquins

$25

Overview

Traveling from Santa Cruz to Merced by train

First departure
6:12am
Avg price
$61
Carriers
1
Last arrival
3:35pm

Train information Santa Cruz - Merced

The Santa Cruz - Merced route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 49min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $61 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Santa Cruz and Merced is around 162 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 3
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Merced by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 49min to cover 162 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $61 and leaves Santa Cruz. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Merced.

  • Avg duration 6h 45min
  • Cheapest price $61

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 7:47am from Santa Cruz and arrives at 3:35pm at Merced. It will take 7h 48min, its price is $61 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Santa Cruz and Merced?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 6h 39min

  • Last train 7:47am
  • Transfers 2

What are the train stations in Santa Cruz?

  • Santa Cruz

What are the train stations in Merced?

  • Merced
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