Cheap train tickets from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa

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Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa. Traveling by train from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa usually takes 10 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 6 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance: 108 mi (174 km)
Fastest train: 6h 20m
Lowest price: CZK 1,000.01
Trains per day: 0
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa Train Schedule

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

Amtrak tickets: CZK 1,000 one-way

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Price trends for trains from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa

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Which train should you take from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	3	10h 26m	CZK 1,000.01

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 3 Amtrak trains from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CZK 1,000.01.

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

The distance between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa is approximately 108 miles, or 174 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 20 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.

Distance (mi)

108

Distance (km)

174

The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:30pm. 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

3:30pm

Trains from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Monday

Least crowded

Saturday

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 Santa Rosa?

Main arrival station: JC Penney Bus Stop

Santa Rosa has one train station.

All train stations in Santa Rosa:

JC Penney Bus Stop

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