How to get from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train?

From Richmond to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train

To get from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the CC train from Richmond station to Santa Clara Caltrain station. Next, take the 59 bus from Santa Clara Transit Center station to Scott & Central (N) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $22.50. The bus and train schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

124min$22.50
Train - CC
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

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

From Richmond to Santa Clara, CA by BART and bus

To get from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE BART from Richmond station to Milpitas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Mission College & Freedom (E) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $10.55. The bus and train schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

156min$10.55
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 2020
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Richmond
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Sunnyvale Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission College & Agnew (W)
    ID 65932
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission College & Freedom (E)
    ID 61965
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Valley Medical Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & San Tomas (E)
    ID 62418
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Richmond to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Richmond and Santa Clara, CA is approximately 57.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA

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

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From Richmond to Santa Clara, CA by BART and bus

To get from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA you’ll need to take one BART line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE BART from Richmond station to Milpitas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Mission College & Freedom (E) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $10.55. The bus and train schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

156min$10.55
BART - ORANGE
BART - ORANGE
Bus - 2020
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Richmond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Richmond
  • 2
    BART - ORANGE
    Wait for BART
    ORANGE
    OAK Airport / Berryessa/North San Jose
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Sunnyvale Transit Ctr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission College & Agnew (W)
    ID 65932
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission College & Freedom (E)
    ID 61965
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Valley Medical Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scott & San Tomas (E)
    ID 62418
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Richmond to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Train line CC, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using BART line ORANGE, Bus line 20, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Richmond and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA?

    The CC train line goes from San Jose station near Richmond in Richmond to Santa Clara Caltrain station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Santa Clara Caltrain station near Santa Clara, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Santa Clara, CA by train and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Richmond to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the CC train from the San Jose station near Richmond in Richmond.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Richmond and Santa Clara, CA?

    Get off the train at the Santa Clara Caltrain stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

  • How much is the train fare from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Richmond to Santa Clara, CA costs $22.50.

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