There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 33m$42–92Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Santa Claracar 120.4 mi
2h 26m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
7h 13m$44–50Tram, fly, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
4h 30m$470–776
Carmichael to Santa Clara by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmichael to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks Blvd & Marconi Ave and arriving at El Camino & Lincoln via Arden Fair Mall & Terminal, Sacramento, CA and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Carmichael and Santa Clara is 144 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara, including transfers.
Carmichael to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Carmichael to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Santa Clara is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Xe Do Hoang Transportation operates a bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich 4 times a week. Tickets cost $36–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from Mather Field/Mills Station to 8th & K Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carmichael to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Carmichael to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Santa Clara is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Carmichael to Santa Clara.
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