Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA train

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Overview: Train from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Trains from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€69) but you can travel from only $74 (€66) by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $74 (€66)
Distance
293 miles (472 km)
Average train duration
12h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
$77 (€69)
Trains per day
3
Train providers
1
Fastest train
12h 44m
First train
00:20
Last train
20:37
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $74 (€66)

Train providers: Amtrak from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets between Santa Cruz, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $81 (€72) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Train information from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 12 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: $81

FAQs: Trains from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheap train tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA can start from as little as $77 (€69) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA is $128 (€114); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA train time is 12 h 44 min   covering the 293 mile (472 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 12: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA leaves at 8: 37 PM.
There are 3 trains a day from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the route from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Cruz, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 37 PM.
The cheapest month for a train from Santa Cruz, CA to Los Angeles, CA is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Los Angeles, CA from Santa Cruz, CA including taking a bus, train or flight.

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