What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Santa Clara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Alameda to Santa Clara?

The distance between Alameda and Santa Clara is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $13 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Santa Clara?

The train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak takes 1h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Santa Clara bus from?

Alameda to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Santa Clara train from?

Alameda to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Alameda to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara is to train which takes 1h and costs $13 - $28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Alameda to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Alameda to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Alameda to Santa Clara train arrive?

Alameda to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Santa Clara is 39 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Alameda to Santa Clara.

How do I get a train ticket from Alameda to Santa Clara?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alameda to Santa Clara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

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There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Santa Clara by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
1h
$13–28
Drive 38.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alameda to Santa Claracar 38.9 mi
45 min
$8–11
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 20m
$24–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Santa Clarataxi 38.9 mi
45 min
$140–170
BART, line 60 bus
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to El Camino & Lafayettebus 60
1h 35m
$8–13

Alameda to Santa Clara by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h.

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