Santa Clara to Modesto by train
Modesto lies 90 km (56 mi) east of Santa Clara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 110 km (68 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Clara | Modesto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 126,215 | 211,266 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Santa Clara Transit Center | Modesto station |
| Postal codes | 95050–95056 | 95350–95397 |
Where to book trains from Santa Clara to Modesto
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Common questions
How far is Modesto from Santa Clara?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Clara; by road roughly 110 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Clara to Modesto by train?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Clara and Modesto?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.