What is the travel distance from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?

The distance covered from Santa Clara to Los Angeles is 498 km (309 miles).

Bus Santa Clara to Los Angeles from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Santa Clara to Los Angeles on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	6h 15m	5:45am	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	6h 15m	5:45am	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	6h 15m	5:45am	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	6h 15m	5:45am	UCLA	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	6h 15m	5:45am	UCLA	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 56 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

56mAverage Duration

49 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $28	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $36	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 4kg 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 $12

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santa Clara, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Santa Clara to Los Angeles?
The distance covered from Santa Clara to Los Angeles is 498 km (309 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$25

11-11

$22

Today

$25

11-13

$19

11-14

$19

11-15

$19

11-16

$19

11-17

$19

The cheapest trip from Santa Clara, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $25 for a bus ticket from Santa Clara, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-13.