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

By bus

Take one direct bus from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara: take the 22 bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W) station to El Camino & Los Padres (W) 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 - 2222
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W)
    ID 60442
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Palo Alto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & Los Padres (W)
    ID 60469
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.62 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara: take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to Lawrence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.20.

76min$3.20
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    ID lawrence
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    2.02 mi • 42 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 6.97 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 & San Tomas (E).

Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Lawrence
  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • Santa Clara Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Scott & San Tomas (E)
  • Scott & San Tomas (W)
  • Scott & Jay (W)

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara: take the LOCAL train from San Jose Diridon station to Lawrence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $3.20.

76min$3.20
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Jose Diridon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    ID lawrence
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    2.02 mi • 42 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 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara in 60 min.

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

    The 22 bus line goes from Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W) station near San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Palo Alto 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 22 bus from the Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (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 Santa Clara, CA stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

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

    The first bus from San Jose Downtown in San Jose to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is Palo Alto TC - Eastridge. It leaves the Santa Clara & Almaden Ave (W) stop at 2:28 PM.

  • 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 3:19 PM.

  • 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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