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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: May 10 atDeparture city: BerkeleyDeparture location: Berkeley Amtrak StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: May 10 atDeparture city: BerkeleyDeparture location: Berkeley Amtrak StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 10 atDeparture city: BerkeleyDeparture location: Berkeley Amtrak StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 10 atDeparture city: BerkeleyDeparture location: Berkeley Amtrak StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 10 atDeparture city: BerkeleyDeparture location: Berkeley Amtrak StationArrival time: May 10 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train Berkeley to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview
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Based on 5098 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$30.00
Berkeley to Santa Cruz Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Berkeley - Santa Cruz
How much does a cheap train ticket from Berkeley to Santa Cruz cost?
The average train ticket price from Berkeley to Santa Cruz is US$30. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berkeley to Santa Cruz is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Berkeley to Santa Cruz?
A train trip between Berkeley and Santa Cruz is around 3h, although the fastest train will take about 2h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 103 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Berkeley and Santa Cruz?
The number of trains from Berkeley to Santa Cruz can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berkeley to Santa Cruz by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Berkeley to Santa Cruz was searched and found on May 10, 2025 with a price of US$27To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berkeley to Santa Cruz, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$27 to US$29 for a train ticket from Berkeley to Santa Cruz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$27 which is on 2025-05-10.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Berkeley and Santa Cruz is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santa Cruz.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santa Cruz you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Berkeley and Santa Cruz, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Berkeley to Santa Cruz, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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