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How to get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus?
From Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus
To get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara, take the 522 bus from Palo Alto Transit Center station to Santa Clara Transit Center 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 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.50.
84min$2.50
52259Leaves from Palo Alto Transit Center
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationPalo Alto Transit CenterID PS_PATC50 yd • 1 min
- 2522Wait for bus522Rapid Eastridge
- 3
Ride to bus stationSanta Clara Transit CenterID PS_SCTC55 min - 4Walk to bus stationSanta Clara Transit CenterID PS_SCTC20 yd • 1 min
- 559Wait for bus59Baypointe Station
- 6Ride to bus stationScott & Central (N)ID 6273611 min
- 7Walk toSanta Clara, CA680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train
To get from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.95.
78min$7.95
LTD 3
LOCAL
59Leaves from Palo Alto
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationPalo Alto - 2Wait for trainLTD 3San Jose Diridon
- 3Ride to train stationSan Jose Diridon32 min
- 4Wait for trainLOCALSan Francisco
- 5Ride to train stationSanta Clara CaltrainID santa_clara6 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSanta Clara Transit CenterID PS_SCTC80 yd • 1 min
- 759Wait for bus59Baypointe Station
- 8Ride to bus stationScott & Central (N)ID 6273611 min
- 9Walk toSanta Clara, CA680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA
The distance between Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara is approximately 18.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palo Alto 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.
Public transit stations close to Palo Alto
Palo Alto is located at Palo Alto, Santa Clara and the nearest public transit station is Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9.
Train stations close to Palo Alto:
- California Avenue
- Menlo Park
Bus stations close to Palo Alto:
- Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9
- Palo Alto Transit Center
- Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4
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 Scott & Jay (W).
Train stations close to Santa Clara, CA:
- Santa Clara Caltrain
- Santa Clara Amtrak Station
- Lawrence
Bus stations close to Santa Clara, CA:
- Scott & Jay (W)
- Scott & Central (S)
- Scott & Central (N)
Related Routes
- San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Clara, CA
- San Jose Downtown to Santa Clara, CA
- Gilroy to Santa Clara, CA
- San Francisco Fisherman’S Wharf (Hyde/Beach) to Santa Clara, CA
- El Cerrito Del Norte BART to Santa Clara, CA
- Daly City BART Station to Santa Clara, CA
- Redwood City Station to Santa Clara, CA
- Richmond (Richmond BART Station) to Santa Clara, CA
- Hayward Bus Station to Santa Clara, CA
- Oakland (West Oakland BART Station) to Santa Clara, CA
- Vallejo Transit Center to Santa Clara, CA
- Gilroy Bus Stop to Santa Clara, CA
- 20th Av/Macy's Stonestown to Santa Clara, CA
- Cleveland Ave at Lincoln St to Santa Clara, CA
- Buchanan St & Bay St to Santa Clara, CA
- Buckingham Way & Winston Dr to Santa Clara, CA
- California St & Hyde St to Santa Clara, CA
- California St & Powell St to Santa Clara, CA
- Columbus Ave & Lombard St to Santa Clara, CA
- Connecticut St & 26th St to Santa Clara, CA
From Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus and train
To get from Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.95.
78min$7.95
LTD 3
LOCAL
59Leaves from Palo Alto
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationPalo Alto
- 2Wait for trainLTD 3San Jose Diridon
- 3Ride to train stationSan Jose Diridon32 min
- 4Wait for trainLOCALSan Francisco
- 5Ride to train stationSanta Clara CaltrainID santa_clara6 min
- 6Walk to bus stationSanta Clara Transit CenterID PS_SCTC80 yd • 1 min
- 759Wait for bus59Baypointe Station
- 8Ride to bus stationScott & Central (N)ID 6273611 min
- 9Walk toSanta Clara, CA680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 522, Bus line 59.
What is the alternative route to get from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line LTD 3, Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 59.
Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.
Which bus line goes from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The 522 bus line goes from Palo Alto Transit Center station near Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Rapid Eastridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rapid Eastridge station near Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.
How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA by bus?
The total travel time between Palo Alto in Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Palo Alto to get to Santa Clara, CA?
Get on the 522 bus from the Palo Alto Transit Center stop near Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palo Alto and Santa Clara, CA?
Get off the bus at the Rapid Eastridge stop, which is closest to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara.
When is the first train from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The first train from Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is Local. It leaves the Palo Alto station at 5:02 PM.
When is the last bus from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The last bus from Palo Alto in Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA in Santa Clara is the Palo Alto TC - Eastridge line. It leaves the Palo Alto Transit Center stop at 6:52 PM.
How much is the bus fare from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA?
The ride from Palo Alto to Santa Clara, CA costs $2.50.
