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How to get fromDel Mar to Santa Claraby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Del Mar to Santa Clara by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    4h 15m
    $82–523

  2. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 34m
    $60–270

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 36m
    $70–141

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 35m
    $166–361

  5. Drive 444.5 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Santa Claracar car 444.5 mi
    7h 38m
    $82–118

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 18m
    $84–270

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 4m
    $98–308

  8. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from UTC Station to San Ysidro Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    14h 32m
    $96–145

Del Mar to Santa Clara by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 35m.

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