Santa Clara to Berkeley by train: 64 km

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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	Santa Clara	Berkeley
Country	United States	United States
Population	126,215	120,972
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)	55 m (180 ft)
Time now	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)	UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stations on record	Santa Clara Transit Center	Berkeley Station
Postal codes	95050–95056	94701–94720

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Common questions

How far is Berkeley from Santa Clara?

64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Santa Clara; by road roughly 78 km (48 mi).

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

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

Is there a time difference between Santa Clara and Berkeley?

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

Where these facts come from

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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.