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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Claremont and Santa Cruz. The average train journey from Claremont to Santa Cruz takes 15 hours and 23 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 11 hours and 43 minutes.
Distance | 313 mi (504 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 43m |
Lowest price | €61.60 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Claremont to Santa Cruz?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Claremont and Santa Cruz cost €64.39, on average. Booking your trip at least 13 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €5.71 more.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Claremont to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Claremont to Santa Cruz. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 15h 23m | €69.66 |
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 2 Amtrak trains from Claremont to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €62.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Claremont and Santa Cruz is approximately 313 miles, or 504 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours and 23 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 43 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 Claremont 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 Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Claremont at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 08:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Claremont twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, 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 Claremont.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Claremont?
Main departure station: Metrolink Station - 200 West First St
There is one train station in Claremont.
All train stations in Claremont:
Metrolink Station - 200 West First St
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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