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Two ways to Travel from San Mateo to Santa Clara
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By car (1 090 km)
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Transport providers
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Bus operators
Santa Clara VTA
Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Center to El
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87
SamTrans
Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from El Camino Real & 4th Ave to Palo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.23
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara is to bus and line 22 bus which costs $1.96 - $9.78 and takes 2h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
The fastest way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4.78 - $7.07 .
Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Santa Clara?
No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Santa Clara. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at El Camino & Scott via Palo Alto Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Santa Clara?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
How far is it from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
The distance between San Mateo and Santa Clara is 43 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.
How do I travel from San Mateo to Santa Clara without a car?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara without a car is to Caltrain which takes 42 min and costs $6.52 - $8.70 .
How long does it take to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
The Caltrain from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Santa Clara bus from?
San Mateo to Santa Clara bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from El Camino Real & 4th Ave station.
Where do I catch the San Mateo to Santa Clara train from?
San Mateo to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.
Train or bus from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
The best way to get from San Mateo to Santa Clara is to Caltrain which takes 42 min and costs $6.52 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 22 bus, which costs $1.96 - $9.78 and takes 2h 8m.
Where does the San Mateo to Santa Clara bus arrive?
San Mateo to Santa Clara bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Where does the San Mateo to Santa Clara train arrive?
San Mateo to Santa Clara train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound station.
Can I drive from San Mateo to Santa Clara?
Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Santa Clara is 44 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from San Mateo to Santa Clara.
Where can I stay near Santa Clara?
There are 600+ hotels available in Santa Clara. Prices start at $76.96 per night.
