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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Grants Pass to Santa Cruz per day. The average train journey from Grants Pass to Santa Cruz takes 22 hours and 24 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 384 mi (618 km) |
Fastest train | 22h 24m |
Lowest price | €90.09 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Grants Pass to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Grants Pass to Santa Cruz. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 22h 24m | €90.09 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Grants Pass to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €90.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Grants Pass and Santa Cruz is approximately 384 miles, or 618 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 22 hours and 24 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.
Trains departing from Grants Pass to Santa Cruz tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Grants Pass at 14:00 and arrives in Santa Cruz around 22 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. 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 transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Grants Pass?
Main departure station: Anne Basker Auditorium - 500 N.W. 6 Street
There is one train station in Grants Pass.
All train stations in Grants Pass:
Anne Basker Auditorium - 500 N.W. 6 Street
Where is the train station in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Metro Center - 920 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz has one train station.
Train stations in Santa Cruz:
Metro Center - 920 Pacific Ave
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