How to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara by light rail and train?

South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara - Train Schedule

The LIMITED train from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara departs once a day at 8:01 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 22 min.

From South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara by light rail and train

To get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the LIMITED train from South San Francisco Caltrain station to Mountain View station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Mountain View Station station to Lick Mill Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Santa Clara on the Moovit app.

82min$11.00
Train - LIMITED
LIMITED
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Walk to Santa Clara
Leaves from South San Francisco Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South San Francisco Station Caltrain
  • 2
    Train - LIMITED
    Wait for train
    LIMITED
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mountain View
    ID mountain_view
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Mountain View Station
    ID PS_MVTC
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara
    Walk to
    Santa Clara
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara

The distance between South San Francisco Station Caltrain, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Santa Clara, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 35.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara

To check the light rail and train schedule from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South San Francisco Station Caltrain) and destination (Santa Clara), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line LIMITED, Light Rail line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Santa Clara?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara?

    The LIMITED train line goes from Mountain View station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco to Mountain View Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Mountain View Station near Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco and Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by train and light rail is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South San Francisco Station Caltrain to get to Santa Clara?

    Get on the LIMITED train from the Mountain View station near South San Francisco Station Caltrain in South San Francisco.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South San Francisco Station Caltrain and Santa Clara?

    Get off the train at the Mountain View Station, which is closest to Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara?

    The ride from South San Francisco Station Caltrain to Santa Clara costs $11.00.

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