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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$33

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

2 h 43 m

Average duration

2 h 46 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

102 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Berkeley, CA for Santa Cruz, CA on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak
10:29PM2h43
Berkeley, CA
01:12AMSanta Cruz, CA
$331One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
08:29PM2h49
Berkeley, CA
11:18PMSanta Cruz, CA
$351One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a bus costs an average of €39.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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€39

Average price

3h 6m

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2h 36m

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3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

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Trains from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
63 miles (102 km)
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€25)
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 44m
First train
04:55
Last train
19:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Amtrak from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA trains

You can travel by train to Santa Cruz, CA from Berkeley, CA with Amtrak for as low as $33 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Berkeley, CA to Santa Cruz, CA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 42 min
  • Cheapest Price: $33
  • Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

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