Rome2Rio

How to get fromScottsdale to Santa Claraby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Santa Clara

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Scottsdale to Santa Clara by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    4h 19m
    $187–247

  2. Bus via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    20h 22m
    $94–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    19h 2m
    $99–147

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Scottsdale to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    20h 33m
    $347–667

  5. Drive 722.7 mi

    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Santa Claracar car 722.7 mi
    12h 2m
    $132–191

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $104–474

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 57m
    $337–481

Scottsdale to Santa Clara by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scottsdale to Santa Clara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 638.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant twice daily. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers