Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa Train - Amtrak Tickets PLN 167

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Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa Train Schedule

Trip Summary

There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa. Traveling by train from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa usually takes 7 hours and 17 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	PLN 166.87
	Most frequent service	Amtrak
	Train lines	1

Price trends for trains from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa

Monthly avg. prices

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. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Amtrak	2	7h 18m	PLN 166.87

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 Santa Rosa every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from PLN 167.

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

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa is approximately 108 miles, or 174 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 17 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Santa Cruz at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. 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 Santa Rosa 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 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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