Next departures to Los Angeles
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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 1 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: May 1 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Metro Center Bus Station
Train Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview
Train Companies
Based on 3664 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $66.00
Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 9:51AM |
Minimum Price | $80 |
Average Ticket Price | $135 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 12h9m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 13h1m |
Distance | 293 miles (472 km) |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Los Angeles and Santa Cruz?
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Ramirez Street bus stop571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
UCLAFrequently 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.
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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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