How far is San Jose from Santa Clara?

The distance between San Jose and Santa Clara is around 8 km (5 miles).

Bus San Jose to Santa Clara from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Clara on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	12h 10m	3:30am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
11:45pm	Diridon Station	11h 15m	11:00am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
11:45pm	Diridon Station	11h 15m	11:00am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Clara on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:20pm	Diridon Station	12h 10m	3:30am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
11:45pm	Diridon Station	11h 15m	11:00am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
6:20am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	6:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
6:20am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	6:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
9:20am	Diridon Station	11h 40m	9:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	11h 25m	11:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
11:35am	Diridon Station	11h 25m	11:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Santa Clara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

13mAverage Duration

11 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $144	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $242	Average Duration13m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5582 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $138

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US by bus

How far is San Jose from Santa Clara?
The distance between San Jose and Santa Clara is around 8 km (5 miles).

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $131

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $131 to $193 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-11-13.