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Santa Clara to Fremont Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 7 daily train trips available from Santa Clara to Fremont. Traveling by train from Santa Clara to Fremont usually takes 20 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 15 minutes.
| Distance | 14 mi (22 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 15m |
| Lowest price | $5.00 |
| Trains per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Capitol Corridor |
| Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Fremont?
The average price for a train ticket from Santa Clara to Fremont is $5.00, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 20 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 $1.90 more.
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By booking your train trip from Santa Clara to Fremont on Wanderu at least 20 days ahead of time, you can save about $1.90 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Fremont?
2 train services operate from Santa Clara to Fremont. Amtrak Capitol Corridor usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 0h 24m | $7.00 |
| Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 7 | 0h 21m | $6.98 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Santa Clara to Fremont every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $5.
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 Fremont in about 0 hours and 21 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Santa Clara to Fremont
Trains departing from Santa Clara to Fremont tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
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 7 scheduled trains on most days. 14 of these are direct connections to Fremont. 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 Fremont 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.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Clara?
Main departure station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
There are two stations in Santa Clara where you can board the train to Fremont.
All train stations in Santa Clara:
5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
Where is the train station in Fremont?
Main arrival station: 37260 Fremont Blvd
Fremont has one train station.
All train stations in Fremont:
37260 Fremont Blvd
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