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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
10 h 10 m
Average duration
10 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 1 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Sun, Jan 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct buses cover the 497 km distance in an average of 10 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest buses will take 10 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €77, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:13AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK · 748 Capitol Corridor | 5:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 10h57 | 4:10 AM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
| 765 Pacific Surfliner · 4765 AMTRAK · 748 Capitol Corridor | 5:13 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 11h04 | 4:17 AM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, January 11 | |||||
| 12:00 PM Los Angeles, CA | 10h10 | 10:10 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $100 (€81) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA with FlixBus for as low as $46 (€37). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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