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Berkeley to Santa Clara by train

Santa Clara lies 64 km (40 mi) south-east of Berkeley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 52 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 78 km (48 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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BerkeleySanta Clara
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population120,972126,215
Elevation55 m (180 ft)22 m (72 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on recordBerkeley StationSanta Clara Transit Center
Postal codes94701–9472095050–95056

Where to book trains from Berkeley to Santa Clara

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Common questions

How far is Santa Clara from Berkeley?

64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Berkeley; by road roughly 78 km (48 mi).

How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Santa Clara by train?

About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Berkeley and Santa Clara?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.