How to get from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail?

From Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA by bus and light rail

To get from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Milpitas 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Milpitas may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara, CA on the Moovit app.

50min$2.50
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
Bus - ACE YELLOWACE YELLOW
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Milpitas Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Milpitas Station
    ID PS_MILP
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Mountain View
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Great America ACE Amtrak Station (N)
    ID 64692
    350 yd • 5 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 Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA

The distance between Milpitas and Santa Clara, CA is approximately 8.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas 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 Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACE YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Milpitas 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 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Milpitas Station near Milpitas in Milpitas to Lick Mill Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lick Mill Station near Santa Clara, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Santa Clara, CA by light rail and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Milpitas Station near Milpitas in Milpitas.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Lick Mill Station, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

  • When is the last bus from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA?

    The last bus from Milpitas in Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is the Milpitas BART - Winchester Stn via SJC Airport line. It leaves the Milpitas Transit Center stop at 3:33 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA?

    The ride from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.50.

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