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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CLE - SJC
    8h 32m
    $226–706

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 2m
    $208–342

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $385–775

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak 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 14h
    $875–1,859

  5. Drive 2,481.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Santa Claracar car 2,481.9 mi
    38h 49m
    $453–655

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLE - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    10h 6m
    $256–1,030

Cleveland to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,155.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 12h.

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