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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Ontario to Santa Cruz. The train trip from Ontario to Santa Cruz is usually about 15 hours and 10 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 12 hours and 8 minutes.
| Distance | 318 mi (512 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 8m |
| Lowest price | $67.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Ontario to Santa Cruz?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Ontario and Santa Cruz cost $67.00, on average. Booking your trip at least 15 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $9.93 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Ontario to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Ontario to Santa Cruz. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 15h 10m | $76.10 |
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 2 Amtrak trains from Ontario to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $62.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ontario and Santa Cruz is approximately 318 miles, or 512 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 15 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 8 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 Ontario 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ontario at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. 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 Ontario twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. 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 change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, 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 Ontario.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ontario?
Main departure station: Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
There is one train station in Ontario.
All train stations in Ontario:
Amtrak Platform - 198 E Emporia St
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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