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How to get to Santa Cruz by train
Routes | 55 |
Trips per day | 173 |
train lines | 1 |
Stations | 1 |
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What train companies travel to Santa Cruz, California?
Located in California, Santa Cruz is accessible by train from 55 other cities. You can choose from 173 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Santa Cruz on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Santa Cruz are also available.
Train companies serving Santa Cruz
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 124 | 5h 50m | TRY 1,272.90 |
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.
Which train carrier has the best service to Santa Cruz?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Santa Cruz by train with Amtrak giving them a 3.8 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Santa Cruz taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Santa Cruz punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Santa Cruz, rating them a 3.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Santa Cruz is Santa Cruz, California. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Santa Cruz.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Fremont | 2h 12m | TRY 583.62 |
Santa Clara | 1h 51m | TRY 458.56 |
Martinez | 3h 42m | TRY 1,122.64 |
Oakland | 2h 41m | TRY 804.65 |
Emeryville | 3h 2m | TRY 878.98 |
Top train routes to and from Santa Cruz
- train from Monterey to Santa Cruz
- train from Santa Cruz to Martinez
- train from Oakland to Santa Cruz
- train from Santa Cruz to Santa Clara
- train from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara
- train from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz
- train from Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo
- train from Martinez to Santa Cruz
- train from Fremont to Santa Cruz
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