The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
9 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 3 trains that leave Santa Clara, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Apr 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 16 the direct trains cover the 497 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Thu, Apr 16 the slowest trains will take 10 h 45 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.
3768 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK6:00 PM8h25Robert J. Cabral Station, Stockton, CA2:25 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$961One-way2 transfers
11 Coast Starlight10:26 AM10h45San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:11 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$1171One-way0 transfers
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner11:25 AM10h21San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:46 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$1341One-way1 transfer
3768 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK6:00 PM8h25Robert J. Cabral Station, Stockton, CA2:25 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$961One-way2 transfers
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner11:25 AM10h21San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:46 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$1341One-way1 transfer
11 Coast Starlight10:26 AM10h45San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA9:11 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$1171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 308 miles (497 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$113 Average price | $376 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Wednesday, April 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Coast Starlight | 5:26 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h45 | 4:11 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4794 AMTRAK · 794 Pacific Surfliner | 6:25 PM San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA | 10h21 | 4:46 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 16 | |||||
3768 AMTRAK · 718 Gold Runner · 5818 AMTRAK | 1:00 AM Robert J. Cabral Station, Stockton, CA | 8h25 | 9:25 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€63) but you can travel from only $77 (€61) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 308 miles (497 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 308 miles (497 km) |
Average train duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€63) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Caltrain from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak, Caltrain trains will get you between Santa Clara, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $77 (€61). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Clara, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
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