What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Clara and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from El Camino & Scott and arriving at El Camino & Embarcadero. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Santa Clara and Silicon Valley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Santa Clara and Silicon Valley is 14 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley without a car is to Caltrain which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

The Caltrain from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Silicon Valley bus from?

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Scott station.

Where do I catch the Santa Clara to Silicon Valley train from?

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound station.

Train or bus from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley is to Caltrain which takes 21 min and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 1h.

Where does the Santa Clara to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at El Camino & Embarcadero station.

Where does the Santa Clara to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound station.

Can I drive from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clara to Silicon Valley is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 485+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, and line 22 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Clara to Silicon Valley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Caltrain
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
21 min
$5–7
Line 22 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Scott to El Camino & Embarcaderobus Rapid 522 / ...
1h
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara to Silicon Valleytaxi 14.9 mi
21 min
$50–65
Drive 14.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Clara to Silicon Valleycar 14.9 mi
21 min
$3–4

Santa Clara to Silicon Valley by train

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Caltrain operates a train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Santa Clara VTA operates a bus from El Camino & Scott to El Camino & Embarcadero every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h.

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