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Santa Clara - Scotts Valley Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Santa Clara and Scotts Valley. The average train journey from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley takes one hour and 31 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as one hour and 12 minutes.

Distance21 mi (34 km)
Fastest train1h 12m
Lowest price$9.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley was $11.13. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 26 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $0.59 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Monthly average prices

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Taking the train from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley usually costs about the same throughout the year. In general, train ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $11 whenever you decide to travel.

Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Clara to Scotts Valley. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak71h 32m$11.99
  • 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 7 Amtrak trains from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley every day, as well as 14 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $9.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.
The distance between Santa Clara and Scotts Valley is approximately 21 miles, or 34 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 31 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 12 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Santa Clara to Scotts Valley on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 7 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 Scotts Valley to Santa Clara.

City Information

Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, US - SLR-0

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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: Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

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

All train stations in Santa Clara:

  • Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

  • 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

Where is the train station in Scotts Valley?

Main arrival station: Scotts Valley Transit Ctr

Scotts Valley has one train station.

All train stations in Scotts Valley:

  • Scotts Valley Transit Ctr

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