How to get from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center by bus and light rail?

From San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center by bus and light rail

To get from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 68 bus from Santa Teresa & Cottle (E) station to Santa Teresa Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE light rail and finally take the 522 bus from Santa Clara & 1st (W) station to Santa Clara Transit Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and light rail schedule from San Jose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Santa Clara Transit Center on the Moovit app.

63min$2.50
Bus - 6868
Light Rail - BLUE LINE
Bus - 522522
Walk to Santa Clara Transit Center
Leaves from Santa Teresa & Cottle (E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Jose
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Gilroy Transit Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_STLC
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Santa Teresa Station
    ID PS_TRSA
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Baypointe
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Santa Clara Station (N)
    ID 64748
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Clara & 1st (W)
    ID 60440
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Rapid Palo Alto
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    ID PS_SCTC
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Clara Transit Center
    Walk to
    Santa Clara Transit Center
    El Camino Real
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center

The distance between San Jose and Santa Clara Transit Center is approximately 15.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center 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 San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center

To check the bus and light rail schedule from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Jose) and destination (Santa Clara Transit Center), 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 San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 68, Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Bus line 522.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Santa Clara Transit Center?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center?

    The 68 bus line goes from Santa Teresa Station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Santa Teresa Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Santa Teresa Station near Santa Clara Transit Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between San Jose and Santa Clara Transit Center by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Jose to get to Santa Clara Transit Center?

    Get on the 68 bus from the Santa Teresa Station near San Jose in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Jose and Santa Clara Transit Center?

    Get off the bus at the Santa Teresa Station, which is closest to Santa Clara Transit Center.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center?

    The ride from San Jose to Santa Clara Transit Center costs $2.50.

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