Train Merced to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview
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Merced to Santa Cruz Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Merced - Santa Cruz (CA), US
How much does a cheap train ticket from Merced to Santa Cruz cost?
The average train ticket price from Merced to Santa Cruz is US$37. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Merced 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 Merced to Santa Cruz?
A train trip between Merced and Santa Cruz is around 5h 23m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 22m. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Merced and Santa Cruz?
The number of trains from Merced to Santa Cruz can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Merced to Santa Cruz by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
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 Merced 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 Merced and Santa Cruz, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Merced to Santa Cruz while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
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.
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.
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.
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