4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 41 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 41 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.
11:30 AM5h41Santa Clara, CA5:11 PMBerkeley, CA$161One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM5h41Santa Clara, CA5:11 PMBerkeley, CA$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.61. The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:51PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM Santa Clara, CA | 3h21 | 2:51 PM Berkeley, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
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Buses from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 1h 0m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
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