How far is San Jose from Santa Clara?

About 5 miles (8 km) separate San Jose and Santa Clara.

Bus San Jose to Santa Clara from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Santa Clara on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:55pm	Diridon Station	12h 35m	3:30am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
11:35am	Diridon Station	11h 25m	11:00pm	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
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 the good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

13mAverage Duration

336 milesDistance

49kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $96	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$7 - $168	Average Duration13m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5600 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $96

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

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$91

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The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $91

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 $91 to $134 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 $92 which is on 2025-11-27.