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Trip Summary
There are 3 daily trains from Burbank to Santa Cruz. Traveling by train from Burbank to Santa Cruz usually takes around 13 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 10 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 285 mi (458 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 18m |
Lowest price | £43.83 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Burbank to Santa Cruz?
In the last month, £50.86 was the average price of a train ticket from Burbank to Santa Cruz. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 16 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around £4.53 more than that for a same-day booking.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next 30 days, the average cost of a one-way train trip from Burbank to Santa Cruz will vary between £46 and £61. Planning a train trip to Santa Cruz within the upcoming week? The cheapest train ticket you can find from Burbank over the next 7 days is £49. Make sure to book your trip as soon as possible as train fares tend to go up as you get closer to your travel date.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 16 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Santa Cruz from Burbank will be about £4.53 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
Which train should you take from Burbank to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Burbank to Santa Cruz. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 13h 16m | £53.01 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Burbank to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £44.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Burbank and Santa Cruz is approximately 285 miles, or 458 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 18 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Burbank to Santa Cruz on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Burbank at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 09:00. 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 3 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 Burbank.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Burbank?
Main departure station: 3750 Empire Ave
There is one train station in Burbank.
All train stations in Burbank:
3750 Empire Ave
Where is the train station in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz has one train station.
Train stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
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