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Cheap train tickets from Santa Cruz to Fremont

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Trip Summary

There are usually 5 daily train trips available from Santa Cruz to Fremont. Traveling by train from Santa Cruz to Fremont usually takes 3 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in one hour and 46 minutes.

Distance
40 mi (64 km)
Fastest train
1h 46m
Lowest price
$18.00
Trains per day
0
Most frequent service
Amtrak
Train lines
1

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Santa Cruz to Fremont Train Schedule

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

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Price trends for trains from Santa Cruz to Fremont

Average train ticket prices from Santa Cruz to Fremont by month

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Prices as travel date approaches

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Which train should you take from Santa Cruz to Fremont?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Cruz to Fremont. However, there are 5 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak53h 7m$18.00

  • 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 5 Amtrak trains from Santa Cruz to Fremont every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $18.

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

The distance between Santa Cruz and Fremont is approximately 40 miles, or 64 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 7 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 46 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Distance (mi)

40

Distance (km)

64

The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:15pm. 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

5:00am

Last train

6:15pm

Trains from Santa Cruz to Fremont 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

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 Fremont?

Main arrival station: 37260 Fremont Blvd

Fremont has one train station.

All train stations in Fremont:

  • 37260 Fremont Blvd

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