Richmond to Santa Clara by train
Santa Clara lies 73 km (46 mi) south-east of Richmond, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 89 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Richmond | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 109,708 | 126,215 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Richmond Transit Center | Santa Clara Transit Center |
| Postal codes | 94801–94850 | 95050–95056 |
Where to book trains from Richmond to Santa Clara
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Common questions
How far is Santa Clara from Richmond?
73 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Richmond; by road roughly 89 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Richmond to Santa Clara by train?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Richmond 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.