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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Auburn to Santa Clara. The train trip from Auburn to Santa Clara is usually about 4 hours and 19 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak Capitol Corridor train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 44 minutes.
Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 44m |
Lowest price | SEK 466.12 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Auburn to Santa Clara?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Auburn to Santa Clara was SEK 514.04. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Santa Clara if you book your train tickets at least 4 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra SEK 5.64.
Average prices by travel date
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Auburn to Santa Clara will range from SEK 509 to SEK 553. If you're planning to travel by train to Santa Clara in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Auburn you can find in the next 7 days is SEK 509. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
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 Clara at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.
Which train should you take from Auburn to Santa Clara?
2 train services operate from Auburn to Santa Clara. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 4h 42m | SEK 555.23 |
Amtrak Capitol Corridor | 1 | 3h 50m | SEK 466.12 |
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 Auburn to Santa Clara every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 553.
Since 1991, Capitol Corridor has connected Auburn to San Jose, with stops in Sacramento, Oakland, Berkeley, and 15 other cities in Northern California. The route's convenient transport to various cities includes breathtaking scenery guaranteed to help pass the time. Each train offers onboard WiFi and a cafe car for the comfort of passengers, as well as ample bicycle and luggage storage. Most Capitol Corridor trips make the journey from Auburn to Santa Clara in about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Auburn and Santa Clara is approximately 117 miles, or 188 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 19 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 44 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.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Auburn to Santa Clara. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Auburn at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 Auburn twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Santa Clara with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Santa Clara to Auburn.
City Information
Santa Clara
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Santa Clara is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to Santa Clara University, the San Francisco 49ers, and many of Silicon Valley's prominent tech companies. The Intel Museum, at Intel's headquarters, is the perfect place to celebrate technological advances and see exhibits like a giant replica of an Intel computing chip. The Intel Museum is free to visit, as is the Triton Museum of Art, home to contemporary artworks from Bay Area artists.
If you'd rather escape the fast-paced world of tech, the Santa Clara Valley is also home to over 30 wineries that encourage visitors to take it slow and relax a while. Drink in the view as you sip the wines at Kirigin Cellars, one of the oldest wineries in California.
Santa Clara is a fabulous city for a family vacation, too, just maybe without the winery visits. Instead, treat the kids to thrills at California's Great Adventure amusement park and South Bay Shores water park.
Santa Clara is one of the stops on the Capitol Corridor train that runs from San Jose to Sacramento. Amtrak Thruway provides a few bus trips out of Santa Clara, but there are even more options departing from its neighbors, San Jose and San Francisco. The closest major airport to Santa Clara is the San Jose Airport, but it also convenient to fly into San Francisco or Oakland.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Auburn?
Main departure station: 277 Nevada St at Fulweiler St
There is one train station in Auburn.
All train stations in Auburn:
277 Nevada St at Fulweiler St
Where is the train station in Santa Clara?
Main arrival station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
Santa Clara receives travelers from Auburn at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Santa Clara:
5099 Stars and Stripes Dr
Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
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