How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Santa Clara?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Santa Clara start from R 512. The average price for this train route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Santa Clara?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Santa Clara is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 132 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Santa Clara route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 24 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Santa Clara?

The earliest train from San Diego to Santa Clara departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Train San Diego to Santa Clara from R 476 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:01	Santa Fe Depot	2h 1m	21:02	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
21:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	22:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
19:01	Santa Fe Depot	2h 1m	21:02	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
20:01	Santa Fe Depot	2h 1m	22:02	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags
20:01	Santa Fe Depot	2h 1m	22:02	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	14h 14m	06:24	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	14h 14m	06:24	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	13h 38m	17:39	Great America Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 47m	17:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 47m	17:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	14h	20:10	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 47m	17:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 47m	17:57	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	14h	20:10	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	14h 14m	06:24	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Santa Clara on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:01	Santa Fe Depot	1h 58m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	1h 49m	05:59	Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center	Fastest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
04:10	Old Town San Diego	13h 22m	17:32	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	14h 14m	06:24	Santa Clara Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Santa Clara

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Santa Clara. The journey takes about 1 hour 54 minutes and with fares starting at just R 512, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day

1h 54mAverage duration

132 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 230 - R 230	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 512 - R 512	Average duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 512

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Santa Clara?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Santa Clara start from R 512. The average price for this train route is around R 512. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Santa Clara?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Santa Clara is 1h 54m, covering a distance of 132 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 49m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Santa Clara route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 24 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Santa Clara?
The earliest train from San Diego to Santa Clara departs at 04:01. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 1 933

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R 476

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 476

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 476 to R 2 638 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Santa Clara, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 476, which is on 2026-01-28.