Common questions

How much does it cost to take a train from San Diego to LA?

How much does it cost to take a train from San Diego to LA?

Which train should you take from San Diego to Los Angeles?

Train Daily Trips Avg. Price
Amtrak 7 $38.00
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner 8 $37.04

What stops does the Pacific Surfliner make?

Train Stations Served by the Pacific Surfliner

  • San Luis Obispo, CA – Amtrak Station (SLO)
  • Grover Beach, CA (GVB)
  • Guadalupe, CA (GUA)
  • Lompoc-Surf, CA -Amtrak Station (LPS)
  • Goleta, CA (GTA)
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA)
  • Carpinteria, CA (CPN)
  • Ventura, CA (VEC)

Are masks required on Amtrak?

Federal law requires all customers and employees to wear a mask at all times while onboard trains and in stations, regardless of vaccination status or state or local laws. Face masks can be removed briefly while actively eating, drinking or taking medication.

Is the Amtrak running from San Diego to Los Angeles?

There are daily round-trips between San Diego and Los Angeles, with some trips extending up to Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo. Service on the northern end of our route is supplemented with Amtrak Thruway bus service.

Is the drive from San Diego to Los Angeles Scenic?

The most scenic route is the PCH (Pacific Coastal Highway, or Hiway 1) as you pointed out. Bear in mind that while driving directly from LAX to San Diego along I-405 and I-5 it takes about 2 hours. If you take PCH, it will take many more hours because PCH is mostly local roads/streets.

What is the Surfliner route?

The Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with portions of the route hugging the Southern California coastline.

Who owns the Pacific Surfliner?

Amtrak
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency The Pacific Surfliner is operated by Amtrak under the Amtrak California brand with funding provided by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

How many routes does the Pacific Surfliner offer?

The Pacific Surfliner route offers 11 daily round-trip services between San Diego and Los Angeles, and five between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

Does the Pacific Surfliner go to Santa Barbara?

The Pacific Surfliner serves stations in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. There are daily round-trips between San Diego and Los Angeles, with some trips extending up to Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo.

How big of a bag can you take on Pacific Surfliner?

When you travel on Pacific Surfliner, make sure each of your carry-on bags are smaller than 28 x 22 x 11 inches. Amenities vary by train. Accommodations vary by train. Amtrak Thruway Service offers connecting transportation to destinations such as Bakersfield and Long Beach from the Pacific Surfliner.

Can you bring a surfboard on a train?

To get a closer look, you’d have to be on a surfboard, which, believe it or not, you’re welcome to bring onboard, since Pacific Surfliner trains have special racks to accommodate the bikes and boards of our more outdoor-minded riders.