There are 6 ways to get from Hillsboro to Santa Clara by tram, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
4h 51m$104–459Bus, train
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Josebus
22h 17m$145–296Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
22h 27m$236–509Drive 664.4 mi
- Drive from Hillsboro to Santa Claracar 664.4 mi
11h 40m$122–176Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
- Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
5h 49m$121–376Tram, fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Take the tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave stationtram
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
6h 29m$239–533
Hillsboro to Santa Clara by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hillsboro to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hillsboro to Santa Clara is to tram and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from Hillsboro station to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Hatfield Government Center station and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Portland and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 27m.
The distance between Hillsboro and Santa Clara is 606 miles. The road distance is 668.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hillsboro to Santa Clara without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 17m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Hillsboro to Santa Clara, including transfers.
Hillsboro to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Hillsboro to Santa Clara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hillsboro to Santa Clara is 668 miles. It takes approximately 11h 40m to drive from Hillsboro to Santa Clara.
There are 498+ hotels available in Santa Clara.
What companies run services between Hillsboro, OR, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Portland to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–500 and the journey takes 19h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 503-238-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Portland TriMet
Tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Hatfield Government Center station to NE 7th Ave station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Portland TriMet
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chico Amtrak to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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