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Windsor Locks - Santa Clara Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Windsor Locks to Santa Clara. The train trip from Windsor Locks to Santa Clara is usually about 84 hours and 47 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 84 hours and 42 minutes.

Distance2606 mi (4195 km)
Fastest train84h 42m
Lowest price$641.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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Which train should you take from Windsor Locks to Santa Clara?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Windsor Locks 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 12h 47m$641.50
  • 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 Windsor Locks to Santa Clara every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $641.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Windsor Locks and Santa Clara is approximately 2606 miles, or 4195 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 84 hours and 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 84 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.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Windsor Locks to Santa Clara. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday 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.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Windsor Locks at 11:00am and arrives in Santa Clara around 84 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.

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 Windsor Locks?

Main departure station: S Main St at Stanton Rd

There is one train station in Windsor Locks.

All train stations in Windsor Locks:

  • S Main St at Stanton Rd

Where is the train station in Santa Clara?

Main arrival station: 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

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

All train stations in Santa Clara:

  • 5099 Stars and Stripes Dr

  • Caltrain ACE station - 1001 Railroad Ave

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