Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Santa Cruz, CA

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Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Santa Cruz
    Destination location: Metro Center Bus Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $80
Train Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135
Average train trip duration13h 1m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:51 AM
Distance293 miles (472 km)
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures9:51AM
Minimum Price$80
Average Ticket Price$135
Minimum Trip Duration12h9m
Average Train Trip Duration13h1m
Distance293 miles (472 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - Santa Cruz

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz is $135. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles 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!

A train trip between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz is around 13h 1m, although the fastest train will take about 12h 9m. This is the time it takes to travel the 294 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Trains traveling between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz leave from Ramirez Street bus stop or UCLA and arrive at Metro Center Bus Station.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Santa Cruz, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz.

Did you know?

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

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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