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

The cheapest way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Embarcadero and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Embarcadero to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Embarcadero and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Embarcadero station to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Metro Embarcadero Station and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound via San Francisco Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Embarcadero to Santa Clara?

The distance between Embarcadero and Santa Clara is 46 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara without a car is to Caltrain which takes 1h 41m and costs $11 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara, including transfers.

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

Embarcadero to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Francisco station.

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

Embarcadero to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.

Train or bus from Embarcadero to Santa Clara?

The best way to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara is to Caltrain which takes 1h 41m and costs $11 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Embarcadero to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Embarcadero to Santa Clara bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Where does the Embarcadero to Santa Clara train arrive?

Embarcadero to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from Embarcadero to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Embarcadero to Santa Clara is 46 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Embarcadero to Santa Clara.

How do I get a bus ticket from Embarcadero to Santa Clara?

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Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

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Embarcadero to Santa Clara - 5 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Embarcadero to Santa Clara by train, bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, subway, or bus

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
1h 41m
$11–14
Drive 45.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Embarcadero to Santa Claracar 45.9 mi
51 min
$9–13
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 45m
$19–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Embarcadero to Santa Clarataxi 45.9 mi
51 min
$160–200
BART, line 60 bus
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway Green-N
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to El Camino & Lafayettebus 60
1h 52m
$10–15

Embarcadero to Santa Clara by tram and train

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Distance: 46.2 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Embarcadero, San Francisco County, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

Caltrain operates a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Francisco to San Jose 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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