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How to get fromTucson to Santa Claraby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Santa Clara by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane TUS - SJC
    5h 44m
    $93–473

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    21h 35m
    $293–614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    21h 55m
    $112–165

  4. Drive 826 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Santa Claracar car 826 mi
    13h 38m
    $151–218

  5. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 21m
    $215–770

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    5h 15m
    $238–329

  7. Fly Tucson to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane TUS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    7h 23m
    $108–528

  8. Bus to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 13m
    $210–1,006

  9. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    6h 54m
    $388–564

  10. Bus via Nogales

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Nogalesbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nogales to San Josebus bus Guadalajara
    26h 8m
    $130–197

Tucson to Santa Clara by train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 21h 35m.

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