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

The cheapest way to get from Clearlake to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clearlake to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Clearlake and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearlake to Santa Clara station. However, there are services departing from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood and San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Clearlake to Santa Clara?

The distance between Clearlake and Santa Clara is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clearlake to Santa Clara without a car is to taxi and train and Caltrain which takes 5h 39m and costs $170 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Clearlake to Santa Clara, including transfers.

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

Clearlake to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Lake Transit, depart from Ray's Food Place/Walmart station.

Where does the Clearlake to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Clearlake to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Lake Transit, arrive at Lincoln Ave. Bridge station.

Can I drive from Clearlake to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearlake to Santa Clara is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Clearlake to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 541+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Clearlake to Santa Clara - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, Caltrain

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There are 6 ways to get from Clearlake to Santa Clara by taxi, train, ferry, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Taxi, train, Caltrain
best
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 39m
$177–219
Drive 141.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clearlake to Santa Claracar 141.7 mi
2h 59m
$26–38
Taxi, train, ferry, Caltrain
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART Larkspurtrain
3. Take the ferry from Larkspur Ferry Terminal to Oracle Park Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
6h 16m
$182–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
8h 23m
$78–111
Taxi, train, Caltrain via San Francisco
1. Take the taxi from Clearlake to SMART Windsortaxi
2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
3. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 42m
$177–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ray's Food Place/Walmart to Lincoln Ave. Bridgebus 3
2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus
3. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
8h 45m
$100–153

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Distance: 158.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Veteran's Clinic Lakeshore to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Ray's Food Place/Walmart, Lincoln Ave. Bridge, Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 8h 23m.

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