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Santa Clara - Berkeley Train Schedule
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Trip Summary
6 trains operate daily from Santa Clara to Berkeley. The train trip from Santa Clara to Berkeley is usually about one hour and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Capitol Corridor train can get you there in as little as one hour and 5 minutes.
Distance | 40 mi (64 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 5m |
Lowest price | PLN 72.63 |
Trains per day | 12 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Capitol Corridor |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Berkeley?
The average price for a train ticket from Santa Clara to Berkeley is PLN 74.29, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 3 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay PLN 0.81 more.
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Prices as travel date approaches
The average price of train tickets from Santa Clara to Berkeley is pretty stable year-round. However, we still suggest buying your train tickets at least 48 hours prior to departure to avoid unexpected price hikes and the possibility of the train being sold out.
Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Berkeley?
Amtrak Capitol Corridor is the one and only train line which connects Santa Clara to Berkeley. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 6 | 1h 12m | PLN 74.65 |
Since 1991, Capitol Corridor has connected Auburn to San Jose, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and 15 other cities in Northern California. The route's convenient transport to various cities includes breathtaking scenery guaranteed to help pass the time. Each train offers onboard WiFi and a cafe car for the comfort of passengers, as well as ample bicycle and luggage storage. Most Capitol Corridor trips make the journey from Santa Clara to Berkeley in about 1 hours and 12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Santa Clara to Berkeley are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. 12 of these are direct connections to Berkeley. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Berkeley to Santa Clara.
City Information
Santa Clara
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Santa Clara is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to Santa Clara University, the San Francisco 49ers, and many of Silicon Valley's prominent tech companies. The Intel Museum, at Intel's headquarters, is the perfect place to celebrate technological advances and see exhibits like a giant replica of an Intel computing chip. The Intel Museum is free to visit, as is the Triton Museum of Art, home to contemporary artworks from Bay Area artists.
If you'd rather escape the fast-paced world of tech, the Santa Clara Valley is also home to over 30 wineries that encourage visitors to take it slow and relax a while. Drink in the view as you sip the wines at Kirigin Cellars, one of the oldest wineries in California.
Santa Clara is a fabulous city for a family vacation, too, just maybe without the winery visits. Instead, treat the kids to thrills at California's Great Adventure amusement park and South Bay Shores water park.
Santa Clara is one of the stops on the Capitol Corridor train that runs from San Jose to Sacramento. Amtrak Thruway provides a few bus trips out of Santa Clara, but there are even more options departing from its neighbors, San Jose and San Francisco. The closest major airport to Santa Clara is the San Jose Airport, but it also convenient to fly into San Francisco or Oakland.
Berkeley
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Berkeley is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to the popular University of California. It has an ethnically diverse community and numerous culinary and art attractions as a college city. Make the most of your trip with a visit to their unique museums, like the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, the Berkeley Art Museum, and the Pacific Film Archive.
The Lawrence Hall of Science offers a planetarium and hands-on exhibits for families. Berkeley is also home to gorgeous parks and green spaces, like the 2000-acre Tilden Regional Park and Adventure Playground. Berkeley is the center of entertainment in California, with the exciting nightlife attracting students and young professionals. Food is an important part of this city, as you can explore the ethnic restaurants and food trucks. Look out for shows held in the Greek Theatre, or explore their ever-growing craft beer scene. Downtown Berkeley is the entertainment district of this college city.
If you're visiting Berkeley, you can do so by train from 85 other cities or bus from 38 cities. The bus lines are provided by FlixBus, while Amtrak supplies most of the train routes. In the town, you can move around with public transit, with student-friendly prices.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Clara?
Main departure station: Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
There are two stations in Santa Clara where you can board the train to Berkeley.
All train stations in Santa Clara:
Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
Where is the train station in Berkeley?
Main arrival station: 700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
Berkeley has one train station.
All train stations in Berkeley:
700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
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