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Santa Clara - Rocklin Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Santa Clara and Rocklin. The average train journey from Santa Clara to Rocklin takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, but some Amtrak Capitol Corridor train trips are as short as 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Distance107 mi (172 km)
Fastest train3h 17m
Lowest price$43.00
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Rocklin?

In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Rocklin was $45.25. 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 Rocklin if you book your train tickets at least 23 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $0.59.

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The price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Rocklin remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost $43 throughout the year.

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The price of train trips from Santa Clara to Rocklin doesn't fluctuate much throughout the year, so you don’t need to book your tickets super far in advance. However, to avoid last-minute price surges or sold-out tickets, we recommend purchasing your train tickets at least 48 hours before departure.

Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Rocklin?

2 train services operate from Santa Clara to Rocklin. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak33h 59m$47.46
Amtrak Capitol Corridor13h 27m$43.00
  • 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 3 Amtrak trains from Santa Clara to Rocklin every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $47.

  • 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 Santa Clara to Rocklin in about 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Santa Clara to Rocklin. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Santa Clara and Rocklin is approximately 107 miles, or 172 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 17 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 Santa Clara to Rocklin. 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 Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Rocklin. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Rocklin to Santa Clara.

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 Santa Clara?

Main departure station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

There are two stations in Santa Clara where you can board the train to Rocklin.

All train stations in Santa Clara:

  • 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

  • Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

Where is the train station in Rocklin?

Main arrival station: Rocklin Rd and Railroad Ave

Rocklin has one train station.

All train stations in Rocklin:

  • Rocklin Rd and Railroad Ave

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