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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Bend and Santa Cruz. The average train journey from Bend to Santa Cruz takes 24 hours and 48 minutes, but some Amtrak train trips are as short as 21 hours and 48 minutes.
Distance | 491 mi (790 km) |
Fastest train | 21h 48m |
Lowest price | $119.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bend to Santa Cruz?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Bend 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 | 1d 0h 48m | $139.00 |
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 2 Amtrak trains from Bend to Santa Cruz every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $119.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bend and Santa Cruz is approximately 491 miles, or 790 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 24 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 21 hours and 48 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bend to Santa Cruz. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday 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 Bend at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 Bend 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 Bend.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bend?
Main departure station: Hawthorne Station
There is one train station in Bend.
All train stations in Bend:
Hawthorne Station
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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