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Trip Summary
There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Santa Cruz to Burbank. Traveling by train from Santa Cruz to Burbank usually takes 12 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 11 hours and 49 minutes.
Distance | 285 mi (458 km) |
Fastest train | 11h 49m |
Lowest price | SEK 706.15 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Cruz to Burbank?
The average price for a train ticket from Santa Cruz to Burbank is SEK 706.15, By booking your trip at least 9 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay SEK 341.45 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Santa Cruz to Burbank?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Cruz to Burbank. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 12h 22m | SEK 967.10 |
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 Santa Cruz to Burbank every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 706.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Santa Cruz and Burbank is approximately 285 miles, or 458 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 49 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Cruz to Burbank. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00am. 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 Santa Cruz 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 Burbank to Santa Cruz.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Cruz?
Main departure station: Santa Cruz, California
There is one train station in Santa Cruz.
All train stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
Where is the train station in Burbank?
Main arrival station: 3750 Empire Ave
Burbank has one train station.
All train stations in Burbank:
3750 Empire Ave
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