How much does a train ticket from San Diego to Santa Clara cost?

The average train ticket price from San Diego to Santa Clara is $32. The best way to find train tickets from San Diego to Santa Clara is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from San Diego to Santa Clara?

A train trip between San Diego and Santa Clara is around 1h 54m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 420 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Diego and Santa Clara?

The number of trains from San Diego to Santa Clara can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Santa Clara by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Diego to Santa Clara?

When taking the train from San Diego to Santa Clara, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train San Diego to Santa Clara from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Santa Clara on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:01am	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	5:59am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
4:10am	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	5:59am	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	14h	8:10pm	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
6:10am	Old Town San Diego	14h	8:10pm	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
6:01am	Santa Fe Depot	14h 17m	8:18pm	Great America Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:31 PM PST.

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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 1 hour 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23train per day

1h 54mAverage Duration

82 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $32	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5593 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 $32

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US by train

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $161 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-20.