Cheap train tickets from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz

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Trip Summary

There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz. Traveling by train from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz usually takes one hour and 44 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in one hour and 19 minutes.

Distance: 27 mi (43 km)
Fastest train: 1h 19m
Lowest price: CZK 283.57
Trains per day: 0
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Santa Clara to Santa Cruz Train Schedule

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

Amtrak tickets: CZK 284 one-way

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Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Santa Cruz?

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

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	6	1h 44m	CZK 283.57

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 Santa Clara to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CZK 283.57.

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

There are 6 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 Santa Clara.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Santa Clara and Santa Cruz is approximately 27 miles, or 43 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 19 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

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The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 7:05am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:57pm. 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

7:05am

Last train

7:57pm

Trains from Santa Clara 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Friday

Least crowded

Sunday

City Information

Santa Clara

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: Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

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

All train stations in Santa Clara:

Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave
5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

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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