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Fairfield - Santa Cruz Train Schedule
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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Fairfield to Santa Cruz. The train trip from Fairfield to Santa Cruz is usually about 4 hours and 3 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 41 minutes.
Distance | 88 mi (142 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 41m |
Lowest price | HRK 281.28 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Price trends for trains from Fairfield to Santa Cruz
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Fairfield to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Fairfield to Santa Cruz. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 5 | 4h 4m | HRK 283.39 |
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 5 Amtrak trains from Fairfield to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from HRK 281.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Fairfield and Santa Cruz is approximately 88 miles, or 142 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 41 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Fairfield to Santa Cruz. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Fairfield at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. 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 5 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 Fairfield.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Fairfield?
Main departure station: 4921 Vanden Road
There is one train station in Fairfield.
All train stations in Fairfield:
4921 Vanden Road
Where is the train station in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
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