How to get from Santa Clara to Union Square by BART, bus and light rail?

From Santa Clara to Union Square by BART, bus and light rail

To get from Santa Clara to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE light rail from Lick Mill Station station to Milpitas Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN BART and finally take the 2 bus from Sutter St & Sansome St station to Sutter St & Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $14.90. The BART, bus and light rail schedule from Santa Clara may change. We recommend you check the updated BART, bus and light rail schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

102min$14.90
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
BART - GREEN
BART - GREEN
Bus - 22
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from Lick Mill Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lick Mill Station
    ID PS_LICK
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE LINE
    Alum Rock
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Milpitas Station
    ID PS_MILP
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Milpitas
    ID 909409
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    BART - GREEN
    Wait for BART
    GREEN
    OAK Airport / SF / Daly City
  • 6
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutter St & Sansome St
    ID 16606
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    California + Presidio Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sutter St & Stockton St
    ID 16611
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Clara to Union Square

The distance between Santa Clara, Downton/Civic Center and Union Square, Downton/Civic Center is approximately 47.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Clara to Union Square by BART, bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downton/Civic Center – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART, Bus And Light Rail schedule from Santa Clara to Union Square

To check the BART, bus and light rail schedule from Santa Clara to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Clara) and destination (Union Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART, bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART, 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 BART, bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Clara to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Light Rail line ORANGE LINE, BART line GREEN, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Santa Clara and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one BART line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Santa Clara to Union Square?

    The ORANGE LINE light rail line goes from Lick Mill Station near Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA to Milpitas Station. From there you’ll have to take one BART line and one bus line till Milpitas Station near Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Clara to Union Square by light rail, BART and bus?

    The total travel time between Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Union Square in Downton/Civic Center by light rail, BART and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Santa Clara to get to Union Square?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE light rail from the Lick Mill Station near Santa Clara in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Santa Clara and Union Square?

    Get off the light rail at the Milpitas Station, which is closest to Union Square in Downton/Civic Center.

  • How much is the total light rail, BART and bus fare from Santa Clara to Union Square?

    The ride from Santa Clara to Union Square costs $14.90.

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