There are 5 ways to get from Alameda to Santa Clara University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
1h 5m$23–40Drive 39 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Santa Clara Universitycar 39 mi
46 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
1h 30m$10–18BART, line 60 bus
- Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway Orange-S / ...
- Take the bus from Milpitas BART to Benton & El Caminobus 60
1h 42m$8–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alameda to Santa Clara Universitytaxi 39 mi
46 min$140–170
Alameda to Santa Clara University by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara University is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara University is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Santa Clara University station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
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.
The distance between Alameda and Santa Clara University is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara University without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $23 - $40.
The train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak takes 1h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Alameda to Santa Clara University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Santa Clara University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Alameda to Santa Clara University is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Santa Clara University, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Fruitvale to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Milpitas BART to Benton & El Camino
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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Booking & Getting There
Alameda to Santa Clara University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Alameda to Santa Clara University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Santa Clara University is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Alameda to Santa Clara University.
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