How to get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail?

From Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail

To get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Lick Mill Station station. Next, take the ACE YELLOW bus from Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

45min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE YELLOWACE YELLOW
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - ACE YELLOW
    Wait for bus
    ACE YELLOW
    South Santa Clara
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & San Tomas (E)
    ID 62418
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and 59

To get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Old Ironsides Station station. Next, take the 59 bus from Old Ironsides Station (E) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

53min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Ironsides Station
    ID PS_OLDI
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Ironsides Station (E)
    ID 62532
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Valley Medical Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & San Tomas (E)
    ID 62418
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Alder Station (N) and Santa Clara, CA is approximately 7.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Clara – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alder Station (N)) and destination (Santa Clara, CA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 bus and light rail schedules.

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Alternative route from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and 59

To get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Alder Station station to Old Ironsides Station station. Next, take the 59 bus from Old Ironsides Station (E) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Alder Station (N) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

53min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Alder Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Alder Station
    ID PS_ALDR
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Ironsides Station
    ID PS_OLDI
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Ironsides Station (E)
    ID 62532
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Valley Medical Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & San Tomas (E)
    ID 62418
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACE YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Alder Station (N) and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alder Station station near Alder Station (N) in Milpitas to Mountain View station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mountain View station near Santa Clara, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Alder Station (N) and Santa Clara, CA by light rail and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Alder Station (N) to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alder Station station near Alder Station (N) in Milpitas.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Alder Station (N) and Santa Clara, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Mountain View stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Alder Station (N) to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.50.

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