How to get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LTD 3 train from California Avenue station to San Jose Diridon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOCAL train and finally take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

76min$7.95
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    California Ave Caltrain (N)
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Baypointe Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL and 21

To get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LOCAL train from California Avenue station to Sunnyvale station. Next, take the 21 bus from Evelyn & Frances (E) station to Monroe & San Tomas Aquino Creek (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

59min$5.70
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    California Ave Caltrain (N)
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evelyn & Frances (E)
    ID 65472
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe & San Tomas Aquino Creek (E)
    ID 65553
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between California Ave Caltrain (N), Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 20.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California Ave Caltrain (N) 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 California Ave Caltrain (N)

California Ave Caltrain (N) is located at California Ave Caltrain (N), Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & California.

Train stations close to California Ave Caltrain (N):

  • Palo Alto
  • San Antonio
  • Menlo Park

Bus stations close to California Ave Caltrain (N):

  • El Camino & California
  • On El Camino Real SB @ California Avenue
  • El Camino & California (E)

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 & Jay (W).

Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • Santa Clara Amtrak Station
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL and 21

To get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LOCAL train from California Avenue station to Sunnyvale station. Next, take the 21 bus from Evelyn & Frances (E) station to Monroe & San Tomas Aquino Creek (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.70.

59min$5.70
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from California Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    California Ave Caltrain (N)
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Evelyn & Frances (E)
    ID 65472
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Santa Clara Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monroe & San Tomas Aquino Creek (E)
    ID 65553
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between California Ave Caltrain (N) and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The LTD 3 train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto to San Jose Diridon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till San Jose Diridon station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

  • How long does it take to travel from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near California Ave Caltrain (N) to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the LTD 3 train from the San Jose Diridon station near California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between California Ave Caltrain (N) and Santa Clara, CA?

    Get off the train at the San Jose Diridon stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

  • When is the last train from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The last train from California Ave Caltrain (N) in Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is the Local line. It leaves the California Avenue station at 3:06 PM.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from California Ave Caltrain (N) to Santa Clara, CA costs $7.95.

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