Bus Tickets from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US

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Next departures for San Jose to Santa Clara on September 6
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Amtrak
Diridon Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterCheapest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterFastest
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags
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Diridon Station
Santa Ana Regional Transportation CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Santa Clara

Bus
Average PriceUS$96 - US$98Average Duration12h 35m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$8 - US$11Average Duration5m
0kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Jose to Santa Clara

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
5mAverage Duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$96
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:55pm
Distance541 km
Latest bus departure3:20pm

San Jose to Santa Clara Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose, US - Santa Clara, US

  1. How far is San Jose from Santa Clara?

    The distance between San Jose and Santa Clara is around 8 km (5 miles).

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$87
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US$87
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$87

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$134 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from San Jose to Santa Clara.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from San Jose to Santa Clara.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Jose to Santa Clara will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Jose to Santa Clara, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to San Jose, US by bus?

Bus from Santa Clara, US to San Jose, US

You can also go to Santa Clara, US by train

Train from San Jose, US to Santa Clara, US

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