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

The cheapest way to get from California to Santa Clara is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Santa Clara is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $50 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between California and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Santa Clara station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between California and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from California to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from California to Santa Clara?

The distance between California and Santa Clara is 340 miles. The road distance is 344.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Santa Clara without a car is to bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound which takes 6h 50m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from California to Santa Clara, including transfers.

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

California to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

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

California to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from California to Santa Clara is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $50 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 50m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the California to Santa Clara bus arrive?

California to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Where does the California to Santa Clara train arrive?

California to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from California to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Santa Clara is 344 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from California to Santa Clara.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from California 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 California to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
3h 14m
$54–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Josebus Guadalajara
10h 32m
$52–73
Bus via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 50m
$55–104
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 15m
$138–284
Drive 342.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Claracar 342.5 mi
5h 52m
$63–91

California to Santa Clara by bus and train

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Distance: 337.5 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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