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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Santa Clarita and Santa Cruz. The average train journey from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz takes 13 hours and 20 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 9 hours and 53 minutes.
Distance | 265 mi (426 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 53m |
Lowest price | TRY 1,957.80 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz was TRY 2,044.20. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Santa Cruz if you book your train tickets at least 12 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra TRY 113.91.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 13h 20m | TRY 2,162.64 |
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 Clarita to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from TRY 1,861.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Santa Clarita and Santa Cruz is approximately 265 miles, or 426 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 53 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 Santa Clarita to Santa Cruz tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Santa Clarita at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00am. 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 3 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 Clarita.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Clarita?
Main departure station: Metrolink Station - 24300 Railroad Ave
There is one train station in Santa Clarita.
All train stations in Santa Clarita:
Metrolink Station - 24300 Railroad 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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