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

The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Orinda to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Orinda and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via MacArthur and Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Orinda to Santa Clara?

The distance between Orinda and Santa Clara is 54 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orinda to Santa Clara without a car is to BART and line 60 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $9 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Orinda to Santa Clara, including transfers.

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

Orinda to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, depart from MacArthur station.

Where does the Orinda to Santa Clara train arrive?

Orinda to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, arrive at Coliseum station.

Can I drive from Orinda to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Santa Clara is 47 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Orinda to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 498+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Orinda to Santa Clara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, line 60 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Orinda to Santa Clara by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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BART, line 60 bus
best
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Milpitassubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to El Camino & Lafayettebus 60
2h 8m
$10–16
Drive 46.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orinda to Santa Claracar 46.6 mi
52 min
$9–13
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Orinda to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2h 44m
$12–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orinda to Santa Clarataxi 46.6 mi
52 min
$170–210
BART, train
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Coliseumsubway Orange-S
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 26m
$15–30
BART, bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the subway from Orinda to San Brunosubway
2. Take the bus from San Bruno BART-Bay 8 Outer Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Jeffersonbus 22
4h 1m
$10–17

Orinda to Santa Clara by subway and bus

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Distance: 53.6 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Orinda to Santa Clara. However, you can take the subway to MacArthur, take the subway to Milpitas, walk to Milpitas BART, then take the line 60 bus to El Camino & Lafayette. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Orinda to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via West Oakland, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 44m.

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