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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Mendocino is to Caltrain and bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Mendocino is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Mendocino?

The distance between Santa Clara and Mendocino is 236 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Mendocino without a car is to Caltrain and bus via San Mateo which takes 8h 12m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Santa Clara to Mendocino, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Mendocino?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Mendocino is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Santa Clara to Mendocino.

Where can I stay near Mendocino?

There are 151+ hotels available in Mendocino.

Santa Clara to Mendocino - 3 ways to travel via Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Clara to Mendocino by train, bus, or car

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Caltrain, bus via San Mateo
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Sonoma Co Airport Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sonoma County Airport to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
8h 12m
$46–118
Caltrain, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Take the bus from Perry St & 3rd St to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus 172
3. Take the bus from 2nd Street Transit Mall to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
8h 47m
$27–51
Drive 197.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Mendocinocar 197.4 mi
4h 3m
$36–52

Santa Clara to Mendocino by train, subway, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Mendocino. However, you can take the train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco Airport, take the bus to Sonoma Co Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Little Lake St & Kasten St. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Clara to Mendocino in around 4h 3m.

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