How to get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Redwood City Caltrain Station 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 Redwood City 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 30 min. The ride fare is $10.20.

90min$10.20
Train - LTD 3
LTD 3
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LTD 3
    Wait for train
    LTD 3
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Jose Diridon
    41 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LOCAL train from Redwood City 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

72min$7.95
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    27 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Redwood City Caltrain Station, Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 27.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Redwood City Caltrain 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station

Redwood City Caltrain Station is located at Redwood City Caltrain Station, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson Ave at Adams St.

Train stations close to Redwood City Caltrain Station:

  • Redwood City
  • San Carlos

Bus stations close to Redwood City Caltrain Station:

  • Jefferson Ave at Adams St
  • Redwood City Caltrain-Bay
  • El Camino Real & Jefferson 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 Walsh & Martin (W).

Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

  • Lawrence
  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • Santa Clara Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via LOCAL and 21

To get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the LOCAL train from Redwood City 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.95.

72min$7.95
Train - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Redwood City

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Redwood City Caltrain Station
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Jose Diridon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunnyvale
    ID sunnyvale
    27 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Redwood City Caltrain Station 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 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The LTD 3 train line goes from San Jose Diridon station near Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City 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 Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Redwood City Caltrain Station to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the LTD 3 train from the San Jose Diridon station near Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Redwood City Caltrain Station 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 first train from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The first train from Redwood City Caltrain Station in Redwood City to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is Local. It leaves the Redwood City station at 10:41 PM.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Redwood City Caltrain Station to Santa Clara, CA costs $10.20.

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