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How to get fromBuffalo to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUF - SJC
    8h 20m
    $269–1,131

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUF - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 26m
    $141–598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2d 18h
    $424–817

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2d 19h
    $926–2,120

  5. Drive 2,670.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Santa Claracar car 2,670.6 mi
    42h 9m
    $488–704

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUF - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 59m
    $289–1,156

Buffalo to Santa Clara by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,302.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to El Camino & Lincoln via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 2d 18h.

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