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Santa Cruz to Fremont Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

8 trains operate daily from Santa Cruz to Fremont. The train trip from Santa Cruz to Fremont is usually about 2 hours and 5 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as one hour and 44 minutes.

	Distance	40 mi (64 km)
	Fastest train	1h 44m
	Lowest price	CZK 379.01
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	1

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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 8 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	8	2h 6m	CZK 379.01

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 8 Amtrak trains from Santa Cruz to Fremont every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CZK 379.

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

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Cruz to Fremont, 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 Cruz and Fremont is approximately 40 miles, or 64 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 44 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Cruz to Fremont. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 8 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 Fremont 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 Fremont?

Main arrival station: 37260 Fremont Blvd

Fremont has one train station.

All train stations in Fremont:

37260 Fremont Blvd

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