Trains tickets from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US

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Next departures for San Jose to Santa Clara on October 6
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Diridon Station
Santa Clara Transit CenterNo tags
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Diridon Station
Great America StationNo tags
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Diridon Station
Santa Clara Transit CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Great America StationNo tags
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Diridon Station
Santa Clara Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Santa Clara.

Average Price$96 - $96Average Duration12h 35m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$8 - $11Average Duration5m
0kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
5mAverage Duration
$8Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$8
Average train trip duration5m
Number of daily trains14
Earliest train departure8:05am
Distance3 miles (4 km)
Latest train departure8:05pm

San Jose to Santa Clara Train

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Jose to Santa Clara is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Clara, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Jose and Santa Clara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from San Jose to Santa Clara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between San Jose, US and Santa Clara, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $8 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $8. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Santa Clara, US, choose the train, as it will take you from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US in about 5m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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