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How to get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail?

From Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail

To get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Fair Oaks 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Fair Oaks Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

33min$2.50
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5959
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Fair Oaks Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Fair Oaks Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Ironsides Station
    ID PS_OLDI
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Ironsides Station (E)
    ID 62532
    60 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

Alternative route from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and ACE YELLOW

To get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Fair Oaks 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 54 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Fair Oaks Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

54min$2.50
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE YELLOWACE YELLOW
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Fair Oaks Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Fair Oaks Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    440 yd • 6 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
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Public transit directions from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Fair Oaks Station and Santa Clara, CA is approximately 5.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fair Oaks Station 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 Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fair Oaks Station) 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.

Alternative route from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail via ORANGE LINE and ACE YELLOW

To get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Fair Oaks 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 54 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Fair Oaks Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

54min$2.50
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE YELLOWACE YELLOW
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Fair Oaks Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Fair Oaks Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    440 yd • 6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACE YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Fair Oaks Station 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 33 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Alum Rock station near Fair Oaks Station in Sunnyvale to Old Ironsides Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Old Ironsides Station station near Santa Clara, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Fair Oaks Station and Santa Clara, CA by light rail and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Fair Oaks Station to get to Santa Clara, CA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Alum Rock station near Fair Oaks Station in Sunnyvale.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Fair Oaks Station and Santa Clara, CA?

    Get off the light rail at the Old Ironsides Station stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Fair Oaks Station to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.50.