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

From San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA by bus

To get from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 397 bus from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

163min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - 397397
Bus - 2222
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 397397
    Wait for bus
    397
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    66 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & San Tomas (E)
    ID 60380
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA by bus via ECR and 22

To get from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

293min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 2222
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & San Tomas (E)
    ID 60380
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 33.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Mateo 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 Mateo

San Mateo is located at San Mateo, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is San Mateo Caltrain Station.

Train stations close to San Mateo:

  • Hayward Park
  • Burlingame
  • Hillsdale

Bus stations close to San Mateo:

  • San Mateo Caltrain Station
  • 1st Ave & B St.
  • S Delaware St & 2nd Ave

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

Alternative route from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA by bus via ECR and 22

To get from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ECR bus from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station. Next, take the 22 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to El Camino & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.05.

293min$2.05
Walk to bus station
Bus - ECRECR
Bus - 2222
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real & 2nd Ave
    ID 341130
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - ECRECR
    Wait for bus
    ECR
    Palo Alto Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Eastridge
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Camino & San Tomas (E)
    ID 60380
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 397, Bus line 22.

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

    The alternative route takes 293 minutes, using Bus line ECR, Bus line 22.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

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

    The 397 bus line goes from El Camino Real & 2nd Ave station near San Mateo in San Mateo to Palo Alto Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Palo Alto Transit Center station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

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

    The total travel time between San Mateo in San Mateo and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 397 bus from the El Camino Real & 2nd Ave stop near San Mateo in San Mateo.

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

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

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

    The first train from San Mateo in San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is Local. It leaves the San Mateo station at 2:34 PM.

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

    The ride from San Mateo to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.05.