How to get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus?

From San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus

To get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 523 bus from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station to Stevens Creek & Cypress (W) station. Next, take the 59 bus from Stevens Creek & Cypress (E) station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

60min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 523523
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
    ID 60619
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Rapid Lockheed Martin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stevens Creek & Cypress (W)
    ID 60643
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stevens Creek & Cypress (E)
    ID 60586
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus via 23 and 59

To get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 23 bus from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station to San Carlos & Bascom (W) station. Next, take the 59 bus from Bascom & Naglee (N) station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

57min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
    ID 60619
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    De Anza College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Carlos & Bascom (W)
    ID 60634
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bascom & Naglee (N)
    ID 65942
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between San Jose Downtown, Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 11.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Clara – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Jose Downtown

San Jose Downtown is located at San Jose Downtown, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W).

Bus stations close to San Jose Downtown:

  • San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
  • San Carlos & Convention Center (E)
  • San Carlos & Market (W)

Public transit stations close to Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA is located at Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is Scott & Space Park (S).

Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • Santa Clara Amtrak Station
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Scott & Space Park (S)
  • Scott & Space Park (N)
  • Scott & Jay (E)

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus via 23 and 59

To get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 23 bus from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station to San Carlos & Bascom (W) station. Next, take the 59 bus from Bascom & Naglee (N) station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

57min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W)
    ID 60619
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    De Anza College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Carlos & Bascom (W)
    ID 60634
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bascom & Naglee (N)
    ID 65942
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 523, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose Downtown and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA?

    The 523 bus line goes from San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Rapid Lockheed Martin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rapid Lockheed Martin station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between San Jose Downtown in San Jose and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose Downtown to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the 523 bus from the San Carlos & Market (Convention Center Stn) (W) stop near San Jose Downtown in San Jose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose Downtown and Santa Clara, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Rapid Lockheed Martin stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

  • When is the first train from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA?

    The first train from San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is Local. It leaves the San Jose Diridon station at 12:19 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.50.

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