4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
9 h 23 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA without transferring at least 3 times.
7:46 AM9h23Irvine, CA5:09 PMSanta Clara, CA$701One-way3 transfers
- 7:46 AM9h23Irvine, CA5:09 PMSanta Clara, CA$701One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price | $126 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $126 (€104).
A bus is $137 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $252 (€207).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 38m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:52AM | Arrival Time 01:24PM | Duration 12h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 15h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator OCTA | Departure Time 07:46AM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 12:57AM | Duration 12h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Live departures
Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:46 AM Irvine, CA | 9h23 | 5:09 PM Santa Clara, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $104 (€85) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 344 miles (555 km) distance in 12h 8m.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€85) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 8m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: OCTA from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA with OCTA for as low as $104 (€85). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Irvine, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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