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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Orinda?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Clara to Orinda. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Orinda via Coliseum and MacArthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Orinda?

The distance between Santa Clara and Orinda is 51 miles. The road distance is 46.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Orinda without a car is to train and BART which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Santa Clara to Orinda, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Clara to Orinda train arrive?

Santa Clara to Orinda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Orinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Orinda is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Santa Clara to Orinda.

Where can I stay near Orinda?

There are 591+ hotels available in Orinda.

Santa Clara to Orinda - 6 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, BART
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to MacArthursubway Orange-N
1h 33m
$14–30
Drive 46 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Orindacar 46 mi
52 min
$9–13
Bus, BART
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Orindasubway Yellow-N
2h 28m
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara to Orindataxi 46 mi
52 min
$160–200
Line 60 bus, BART
1. Take the bus from Monroe & Franklin to Milpitas BARTbus 60
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to MacArthursubway Orange-N
2h 12m
$10–17
Line 22 bus, bus, BART
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Lincoln to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus 22
2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
3. Take the subway from San Bruno to Orindasubway
3h 48m
$10–17

Santa Clara to Orinda by train and subway

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Orinda. However, you can take the train to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to MacArthur, then take the subway to Orinda. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Orinda via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 2h 28m.

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