4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Buses per day
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.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Clara, CA for Berkeley, CA on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 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, Jun 20 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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
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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.
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 02:51PM | Duration 3h21 | 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 tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 5h41 | 5:11 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 4 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 3 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 21m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 21m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
FAQs: Bus from Santa Clara, CA to Berkeley, CA
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