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How to get fromWashington to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Santa Clara by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DCA - SJC
    8h 2m
    $346–1,313

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DCA - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 13m
    $141–592

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3d
    $465–908

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    3d 1h
    $1,006–2,121

  5. Drive 2,826.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Santa Claracar car 2,826.7 mi
    45h 1m
    $516–746

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BWI - SJC
    7h 49m
    $235–1,498

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 38m
    $457–723

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAD - SJC
    9h 47m
    $205–806

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BWI - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    8h 41m
    $167–1,115

Washington to Santa Clara by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,422 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Santa Clara, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 3d.

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