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How to get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to 4th St & Folsom St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LTD 4 train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to San Tomas & Scott (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $18.85.

195min$18.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
Train - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Tomas & Scott (N)
    ID 61928
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By BART and bus

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Battery St & Pine St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the 20 bus from Milpitas Transit Center station to Scott & Bowers (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

195min$17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 2020
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Sunnyvale Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Bowers (W)
    ID 61908
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr), Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 68.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train, 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 Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr)

San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) is located at San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr), Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave.

Train stations close to San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr):

  • San Rafael Station
  • Larkspur Station
  • Marin Civic Center

Bus stations close to San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr):

  • Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave
  • 4th St & Court St
  • Fourth St & Court St

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)

By BART and bus

To get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 132 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to Battery St & Pine St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the 20 bus from Milpitas Transit Center station to Scott & Bowers (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

195min$17.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 2020
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from San Rafael Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Rafael Transit Center
    ID 44002
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 132132
    Wait for bus
    132
    Southbound - San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery St & Pine St
    ID 40053
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    SF / OAK Airport / Berryessa
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Sunnyvale Transit Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Bowers (W)
    ID 61908
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line LTD 4, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line GREEN, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The 132 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael to Southbound - San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Santa Clara, CA station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the 132 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) in San Rafael.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) and Santa Clara, CA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from San Rafael (San Rafael Transit Ctr) to Santa Clara, CA costs $18.85.

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