What is the cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara?

The cheapest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara?

The fastest way to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct train between Pleasant Hill and Santa Clara?

No, there is no direct train from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via 12th Street / Oakland City Center and Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara?

The distance between Pleasant Hill and Santa Clara is 61 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara without a car is to BART and train which takes 2h 54m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara train from?

Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, depart from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre station.

Where does the Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara train arrive?

Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara train services, operated by BART, arrive at 12th Street / Oakland City Center station.

Can I drive from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara?

Yes, the driving distance between Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara is 49 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara.

Where can I stay near Santa Clara?

There are 498+ hotels available in Santa Clara.

Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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BART, train
best
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Yellow-S
2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 54m
$18–34
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pleasant Hill to Santa Claracar 48.3 mi
55 min
$9–13
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre to West Oaklandsubway Yellow-S
2. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
3h 18m
$15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pleasant Hill to Santa Clarataxi 48.3 mi
55 min
$160–200
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 19m
$24–52
BART, bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the subway from Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre 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 35m
$13–21

Pleasant Hill to Santa Clara by bus, subway, and train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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