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Intel Museum
Interactive museum tracing Intel’s chipmaking history and computing advances through exhibits, artifacts, and hands-on displays.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$65
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$65
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fresno, 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 Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 50 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $924.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $924 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $73.
A train is $861 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $924.
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 46m.
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.95. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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715 · 747 | 12:58 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h50 | 7:48 PM Great America Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
715 · 747 | 12:58 PM Fresno station, Fresno, CA | 6h59 | 7:57 PM Santa Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 18:00. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 6:00 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA by train. 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 train, 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.

Most Fresno, CA to Santa Clara, CA trains use the Fresno Station to Santa Clara Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fresno, CA and Santa Clara, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Fresno Station is 1 km from Fresno city centre. Public transport options include:
Fresno Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Shepherd's Inn, Joe's Steakhouse
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Fresno Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Fresno Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fresno Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fresno Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fresno Station.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center, Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Fresno Yosemite.
Great America Station is 5 km from Santa Clara city centre. Public transport options include:
Great America Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Great America Station.
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