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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tacoma to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly 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 28m
    $146–376

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    23h 26m
    $140–266

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 51m
    $289–602

  4. Drive 804.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Santa Claracar car 804.9 mi
    13h 52m
    $147–213

  5. Fly 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 25m
    $168–393

  6. Fly 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 1m
    $236–401

Tacoma to Santa Clara by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Tacoma, 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 Commerce St Station - Zone G to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Stockton, Stockton, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 23h 26m.

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