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Trip Summary
6 trains operate daily from Santa Cruz to Hayward. The train trip from Santa Cruz to Hayward is usually about 2 hours and 11 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as one hour and 54 minutes.
Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 54m |
Lowest price | CZK 526.93 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Cruz to Hayward?
The average price for a train ticket from Santa Cruz to Hayward is CZK 526.93, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 1 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 CZK 0.92 more.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Since ticket prices on this route stay pretty consistent, you don’t need to book way in advance. However, we recommend buying your train ticket to Hayward at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to prevent any unpleasant surprises, like last-minute surges in price or sold-out tickets.
Which train should you take from Santa Cruz to Hayward?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Cruz to Hayward. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 6 | 2h 12m | CZK 530.14 |
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 6 Amtrak trains from Santa Cruz to Hayward every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CZK 527.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Cruz to Hayward. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 6:00am 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 6 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 Hayward 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 Hayward?
Main arrival station: 22555 Meekland Ave
Hayward has one train station.
All train stations in Hayward:
22555 Meekland Ave
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