Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA

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

Amtrak
08:30PM6h35
Santa Cruz, CA
03:05AMSacramento, CA
$311One-way
0 transfers

Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA train times

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak08:30PM Santa Cruz, CA6h35 03:05AM Sacramento, CA0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA?

The best time to book your train from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA.

Fastest train times from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Fastest Journey

6 h 35 m

Average

6 h 35 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

185 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Santa Cruz, CA for Sacramento, CA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Amtrak
08:30PM6h35
Santa Cruz, CA
03:05AMSacramento, CA
$311One-way
0 transfers

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

distanceDistance114 miles (184 km)
durationAverage train duration4 h 41 min
priceAverage train ticket price$33 (€28)
frequencyTrain frequency10 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesAmtrak

Trains from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA cover the 114 miles (184 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 41 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $30 (€26), but the average price of train tickets is $33 (€28).

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

Travel from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA from $31 (€27) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: $31

FAQs: Trains from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA.
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Cheap train tickets from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA can start from as little as $30 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA is $33 (€28); 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 Sacramento, CA train time is 4 h 41 min   covering the 114 mile (184 km) long journey, 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 Sacramento, CA leaves at 4: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA leaves at 7: 47 PM.
There are 10 trains a day from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 47 PM.
A trip to Sacramento, CA from Santa Cruz, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 41 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Santa Cruz, CA to Sacramento, CA is September.
You have options as you can travel to Sacramento, CA from Santa Cruz, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.

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