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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 50 m
Buses on 20 Sept
2
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 buses from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.
5:401h50San Francisco, CA7:30Santa Clara, CA£121One-way0 changes- 6:401h50San Francisco, CA8:30Santa Clara, CA£161One-way0 changes
- 6:401h50San Francisco, CA8:30Santa Clara, CA£161One-way0 changes
- 5:401h50San Francisco, CA7:30Santa Clara, CA£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m 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 San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.96. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 53m 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.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:40 San Francisco, CA | 1h50 | 7:30 Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:40 San Francisco, CA | 1h50 | 8:30 Santa Clara, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound to find the best option for your trip from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA
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Buses from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 55m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CAYou can travel by bus between San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA by coach. 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 coach, 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.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Francisco, CA and Santa Clara, CA
Most San Francisco, CA to Santa Clara, CA buses use the San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 to San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Santa Clara, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which San Francisco, CA station do buses to Santa Clara, CA leave from?
Getting to San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 from San Francisco city centre
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 is 2 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 bus station facilities and services
San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29. ATMs are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29: Wheelchair accessible areas present.
Getting to San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street from San Francisco city centre
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Most popular buses to and from Santa Clara, CA and San Francisco, CA
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