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How to get fromSeattle to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    4h 33m
    $149–379

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    22h 45m
    $138–264

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 39m
    $311–631

  4. Drive 835.9 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Santa Claracar car 835.9 mi
    14h 25m
    $153–221

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 26m
    $171–396

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 17m
    $193–418

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 6m
    $240–404

Seattle to Santa Clara by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 22h 45m.

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