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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: Santa CruzDestination location: Santa Cruz, CAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Train Los Angeles to Santa Cruz: Trip Overview
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Based on 5072 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 $67.00
Los Angeles to Santa Cruz Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of $65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $65 to $333 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-04-24.
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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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