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There are 6 daily trains from Berkeley to Santa Cruz. Traveling by train from Berkeley to Santa Cruz usually takes around 3 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Distance | 63 mi (102 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 42m |
Lowest price | £21.86 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Berkeley to Santa Cruz
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Pros: clean safe transport, great views out of the windows. quick trip. Cons: nothing. Tips: please use this service as it was excellent and a great price.
The average price for a train ticket from Berkeley to Santa Cruz is £21.86, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 10 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay £0.16 more.
Over the next four weeks, the average daily price of train tickets to Santa Cruz from Berkeley is expected to remain pretty much the same. As a result, a one-way train trip will cost about £22 regardless of the day you pick to travel.
Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to Santa Cruz at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Berkeley to Santa Cruz. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 6 | 3h 3m | £21.99 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 6 Amtrak trains from Berkeley to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £22.
Trains departing from Berkeley to Santa Cruz tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Berkeley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Cruz to Berkeley.
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Berkeley is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay Area and is home to the popular University of California. It has an ethnically diverse community and numerous culinary and art attractions as a college city. Make the most of your trip with a visit to their unique museums, like the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, the Berkely Art Museum, and the Pacific Film Archive.
The Lawrence Hall of Science offers a planetarium and hands-on exhibits for families. Berkeley is also home to gorgeous parks and green spaces, like the 2000-acre Tilden Regional Park and Adventure Playground. Berkeley is the center of entertainment in California, with the exciting nightlife attracting students and young professionals. Food is an important part of this city, as you can explore the ethnic restaurants and food trucks. Look out for shows held in the Greek Theatre, or explore their ever-growing craft beer scene. Downtown Berkeley is the entertainment district of this college city.
If you're visiting Berkeley, you can do so by train from 85 other cities or bus from 38 cities. The bus lines are provided by FlixBus, while Amtrak supplies most of the train routes. In the town, you can move around with public transit, with student-friendly prices.
There is one train station in Berkeley.
700 University Ave under University Ave overpass W of 4th St
Santa Cruz has one train station.
Santa Cruz, California
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