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How to get from San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

From San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train

To get from San Rafael Station 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 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 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $18.85.

186min$18.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 132132
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
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
    San Francisco Financial District
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Folsom St
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Francisco
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    92 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
    Scott & Central (N)
    ID 62736
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA by BART and bus

To get from San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 580 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.80.

197min$14.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 580580
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
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 44003
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    74 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
    30 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 Station to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between San Rafael Station, Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 67.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Rafael Station 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 Station

San Rafael Station is located at San Rafael Station, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is San Rafael Transit Center.

Train stations close to San Rafael Station:

  • Marin Civic Center
  • Larkspur Station

Bus stations close to San Rafael Station:

  • San Rafael Transit Center
  • Lincoln Ave & Mission Ave
  • 4th St & Court St

Ferry stations close to San Rafael Station:

  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal

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 & Walsh (S).

Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Lawrence
  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • Santa Clara Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Scott & Walsh (S)
  • Walsh & Martin (W)
  • Walsh & Northwestern (W)

From San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA by BART and bus

To get from San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one BART line: take the 580 bus from San Rafael Transit Center station to El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 17 min. The ride fare is $14.80.

197min$14.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 580580
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
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 44003
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Del Norte BART
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station
    ID 42151
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    El Cerrito Del Norte
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    74 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
    30 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 Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 132, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 580, Bus line ORANGE, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Rafael Station 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 6 min.

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

    The 132 bus line goes from San Rafael Transit Center station near San Rafael Station in San Rafael to San Francisco Financial District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till San Francisco Financial District station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.

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

    The total travel time between San Rafael Station in San Rafael and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by bus and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 132 bus from the San Rafael Transit Center stop near San Rafael Station in San Rafael.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from San Rafael Station to Santa Clara, CA costs $18.85.

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