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Quantico - Santa Clara Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Quantico to Santa Clara. Traveling by train from Quantico to Santa Clara usually takes 81 hours and 42 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance2412 mi (3881 km)
Fastest train81h 42m
Lowest price$229.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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Which train should you take from Quantico to Santa Clara?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Quantico to Santa Clara. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak13d 9h 42m$229.00
  • 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 1 Amtrak trains from Quantico to Santa Clara every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $229.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Quantico and Santa Clara is approximately 2412 miles, or 3881 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 81 hours and 42 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 Quantico to Santa Clara are the most crowded on Sunday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Quantico at 11:00am and arrives in Santa Clara around 81 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. 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 transfer 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 Clara to Quantico.

City Information

Quantico

Quantico, made famous by several TV shows, is a real town in Prince William, Virginia. Quantico is about 36 miles outside of Washington, DC. Marine Corps Base Quantico is the largest Marine Corps base in the United States. Other agencies, such as the FBI Academy and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, are also located on the base, though sadly, NCIS isn't actually filmed there.

Quantico has something for everyone. For gym addicts, there are four of the best gyms in the town, and one of them is a highly recommended Crossfit gym. In addition, there are movie theatres, museums, golf parks, and many more rivers and lakes. If you want a great all-rounder-town, then Quantico is the one you should visit.

The Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak Carolinian stop in Quantico from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York. If you're driving, know that you'll have to pass through the Marine Corps Base and present valid driver's license to pass on to town.

Santa Clara

Santa Clara, CA, US - SLR-0

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Santa Clara is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to Santa Clara University, the San Francisco 49ers, and many of Silicon Valley's prominent tech companies. The Intel Museum, at Intel's headquarters, is the perfect place to celebrate technological advances and see exhibits like a giant replica of an Intel computing chip. The Intel Museum is free to visit, as is the Triton Museum of Art, home to contemporary artworks from Bay Area artists.

If you'd rather escape the fast-paced world of tech, the Santa Clara Valley is also home to over 30 wineries that encourage visitors to take it slow and relax a while. Drink in the view as you sip the wines at Kirigin Cellars, one of the oldest wineries in California.

Santa Clara is a fabulous city for a family vacation, too, just maybe without the winery visits. Instead, treat the kids to thrills at California's Great Adventure amusement park and South Bay Shores water park.

Santa Clara is one of the stops on the Capitol Corridor train that runs from San Jose to Sacramento. Amtrak Thruway provides a few bus trips out of Santa Clara, but there are even more options departing from its neighbors, San Jose and San Francisco. The closest major airport to Santa Clara is the San Jose Airport, but it also convenient to fly into San Francisco or Oakland.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Quantico?

Main departure station: 550 Railroad Ave - inside Marine Corps base

There is one train station in Quantico.

All train stations in Quantico:

  • 550 Railroad Ave - inside Marine Corps base

Where is the train station in Santa Clara?

Main arrival station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

Santa Clara has one train station.

All train stations in Santa Clara:

  • 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

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