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Cheap train tickets from Hayward to Santa Cruz

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Trip Summary

There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Hayward to Santa Cruz. Traveling by train from Hayward to Santa Cruz usually takes 2 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 hours.

Distance
48 mi (77 km)
Fastest train
2h
Lowest price
$23.00
Trains per day
0
Most frequent service
Amtrak
Train lines
1

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Hayward to Santa Cruz Train Schedule

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There are several train options that can take you from Hayward to Santa Cruz:

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Price trends for trains from Hayward to Santa Cruz

Average train ticket prices from Hayward to Santa Cruz by travel date

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Average train ticket prices from Hayward to Santa Cruz by month

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Prices as travel date approaches

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Which train should you take from Hayward to Santa Cruz?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Hayward to Santa Cruz. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak62h 22m$23.00

  • 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 6 Amtrak trains from Hayward to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $23.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Hayward to Santa Cruz

The distance between Hayward and Santa Cruz is approximately 48 miles, or 77 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Distance (mi)

48

Distance (km)

77

The earliest train departs Hayward at 6:32am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:15pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

First train

6:32am

Last train

7:15pm

Trains from Hayward to Santa Cruz are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Friday

Least crowded

Saturday

Station Information

Where is the train station in Hayward?

Main departure station: 22555 Meekland Ave

There is one train station in Hayward.

All train stations in Hayward:

  • 22555 Meekland Ave

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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