Oakland to Santa Clara by train
Santa Clara lies 57 km (36 mi) south-east of Oakland, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 46 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 70 km (43 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Oakland | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 419,267 | 126,215 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Oakland–Jack London Square station, 16th Street Station | Santa Clara Transit Center |
| Postal codes | 94601–94666 | 95050–95056 |
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Common questions
How far is Santa Clara from Oakland?
57 km (36 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Oakland; by road roughly 70 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oakland to Santa Clara by train?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oakland and Santa Clara?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.