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Santa Clara - Arcata Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Santa Clara and Arcata. The average train journey from Santa Clara to Arcata takes 10 hours and 5 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Distance268 mi (432 km)
Fastest train9h 7m
Lowest price$66.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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What is the price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Arcata?

In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Santa Clara to Arcata was $66.50. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 11 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $1.50 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Monthly average prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Santa Clara to Arcata stay pretty consistent throughout the year. You can expect to pay around $66 regardless of when you plan to travel.

Which train should you take from Santa Clara to Arcata?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Santa Clara to Arcata. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak210h 5m$67.66
  • 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 Clara to Arcata every day, as well as 8 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $66.

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Santa Clara to Arcata, 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 Clara and Arcata is approximately 268 miles, or 432 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 7 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Santa Clara to Arcata. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Santa Clara at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 Clara 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 Arcata to Santa Clara.

City Information

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 Santa Clara?

Main departure station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

There are two stations in Santa Clara where you can board the train to Arcata.

All train stations in Santa Clara:

  • 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

  • Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

Where is the train station in Arcata?

Main arrival station: Humboldt State University

Arcata receives travelers from Santa Clara at its two active train stations.

All train stations in Arcata:

  • Humboldt State University

  • 925 E St Transit Ctr

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