What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara is to line 28 bus and bus and line 22 bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 39 and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct bus from Pier 39 to Santa Clara station. However, there are services departing from Union St & Columbus Ave and arriving at San Jose Diridon Station via San Francisco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Pier 39 to Santa Clara?

The distance between Pier 39 and Santa Clara is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 39 to Santa Clara without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara without a car is to line 30 bus and Caltrain which takes 2h 7m and costs $11 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pier 39 to Santa Clara bus from?

Pier 39 to Santa Clara bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, depart from Union St & Columbus Ave station.

Where does the Pier 39 to Santa Clara bus arrive?

Pier 39 to Santa Clara bus services, operated by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, arrive at 5th St & Brannan St station.

Can I drive from Pier 39 to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pier 39 to Santa Clara is 47 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Pier 39 to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 509+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Pier 39 to Santa Clara - 5 ways to travel via line 30 bus, and Caltrain

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There are 5 ways to get from Pier 39 to Santa Clara by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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Line 30 bus, Caltrain
best
1. Take the bus from Columbus Ave & Francisco St to Townsend St & 4th Stbus 30 / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2h 7m
$11–14
Line 28 bus, bus, line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Powell St & Beach St to Daly City BART Parking Lot Ebus 28
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr
3. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El Camino & Jeffersonbus 22
4h 40m
$6–11
Line 45 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Union St & Columbus Ave to 5th St & Brannan Stbus 45
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2h 50m
$12–21
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Pier 39 to Santa Claracar 47.1 mi
54 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 39 to Santa Clarataxi 47.1 mi
54 min
$170–210

Pier 39 to Santa Clara by foot, bus, and train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.7 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pier 39 to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Union St & Columbus Ave, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2h 50m.

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