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

From Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA by bus

To get from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 20 bus from Milpitas Transit Center station to Mission College & Agnew (W) station. Next, take the ACE YELLOW bus from Mission College & Freedom (E) station to Scott & San Tomas (E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

57min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - ACE YELLOWACE YELLOW
Walk to Santa Clara, CA
Leaves from Milpitas Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milpitas Transit Center
    ID PS_MBRT
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Sunnyvale Transit Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission College & Agnew (W)
    ID 65932
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission College & Freedom (E)
    ID 61965
    100 yd • 2 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Clara, CA
    Walk to
    Santa Clara, CA
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

52min$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
    180 yd • 3 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
    17 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 7.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milpitas to Santa Clara, CA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Clara – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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 52 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

52min$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
    180 yd • 3 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
    17 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line ACE YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, Bus line ACE YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Milpitas and Santa Clara, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Milpitas Transit Center station near Milpitas in Milpitas to Sunnyvale Transit Ctr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunnyvale Transit Ctr station near Santa Clara, CA.

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

    The total travel time between Milpitas and Santa Clara, CA by bus is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Milpitas Transit Center stop near Milpitas in Milpitas.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunnyvale Transit Ctr stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA.

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

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