The cheapest and fastest buses from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Berkeley, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:29 AM3h11Berkeley, CA6:40 AMSanta Clara, CA$161One-way0 transfers
3:29 AM3h11Berkeley, CA6:40 AMSanta Clara, CA$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 8m.
Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:29AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:39AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:29 AM Berkeley, CA | 3h11 | 6:40 AM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Buses from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 1m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Bus from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berkeley, CA to Santa Clara, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Clara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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