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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz. The average train journey from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz takes 7 hours and 46 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 6 hours and 37 minutes.
Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 37m |
Lowest price | CA$60.40 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz was CA$60.40. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Santa Cruz if you book your train tickets at least 2 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra CA$1.03.
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 2 | 7h 47m | CA$60.93 |
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 Rosa to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from CA$60.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz is approximately 108 miles, or 174 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 37 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.
Trains from Santa Rosa to Santa Cruz 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Santa Rosa at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 Rosa 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 Cruz to Santa Rosa.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Santa Rosa?
Main departure station: JC Penney Bus Stop
There is one train station in Santa Rosa.
All train stations in Santa Rosa:
JC Penney Bus Stop
Where is the train station in Santa Cruz?
Main arrival station: Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz has one train station.
All train stations in Santa Cruz:
Santa Cruz, California
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