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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Alameda is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Alameda is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Oakland. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Alameda?

The distance between Santa Clara and Alameda is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Alameda without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $13 - $28.

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

The train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland takes 59 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Santa Clara to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Where does the Santa Clara to Alameda train arrive?

Santa Clara to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Alameda is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Santa Clara to Alameda.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Clara to Alameda?

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Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 749+ hotels available in Alameda.

Santa Clara to Alameda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, BART, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clara to Alameda by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
59 min
$13–28
Line 60 bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Benton & Main to Milpitas BARTbus 60
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Fruitvalesubway Orange-N / ...
1h 37m
$8–14
Drive 39.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Alamedacar 39.1 mi
46 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara to Alamedataxi 39.1 mi
46 min
$140–170

Santa Clara to Alameda by train (Amtrak)

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59 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 59 min.

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