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Stockton - Santa Cruz Train Schedule
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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Stockton and Santa Cruz. The average train journey from Stockton to Santa Cruz takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 79 mi (127 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 36m |
Lowest price | SEK 209.53 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Price trends for trains from Stockton to Santa Cruz
Monthly avg. prices
Which train should you take from Stockton to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Stockton to Santa Cruz. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 4 | 3h 56m | SEK 213.61 |
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 4 Amtrak trains from Stockton to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from SEK 210.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Stockton and Santa Cruz is approximately 79 miles, or 127 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 36 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.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Stockton to Santa Cruz. 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 Stockton at 4:00am 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.
There are 4 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 Santa Cruz to Stockton.
City Information
Stockton
Stockton, California, is a diverse, creative, and culturally rich city. It's also in the perfect place for various Cali weekend trips, with Sacramento, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park all within reach. Stockton is an excellent place to post up while touring Northern California.
And of course, there's plenty to do in the city itself. The Bob Hope Theatre, sometimes known as "The Fox" by locals, is a popular entertainment venue and a beautifully preserved piece of Stockton's history. The recent refurbishment has produced a magnificent place for local arts productions, film, dance, comedy, and Broadway-style entertainment, as well as the newest in top-name musical entertainment.
Amtrak has multiple routes to Stockton from Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. Jefferson Lines provides the most bus service to the city, and buses go from Stockton to cities across the nation, including Phoenix, Huntington Park, and even Ontario. The city has its own airport, Stockton Airport (SCK), although some travelers also use the airport in Sacramento for more flight options.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Stockton?
Main departure station: Cabral Station - 949 E Channel St
There is one train station in Stockton.
All train stations in Stockton:
Cabral Station - 949 E Channel St
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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