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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner's California
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner's run along the coast of Southern California from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. These sleek double decker trains whisk you along the coast at speeds up to 80 miles an hour. Riding the surfliner gives you an opportunity to see many scenic areas of the coast not viewable from automobiles.

On a trip from Los Angeles to San Diego you pass the world famous surfing beach Trestles and then through Camp Pendelton to Oceanside. This section of the track is wide open and the train engineer runs the train at top speed.

From Oceanside to Torrey Pines the train runs along the coast and then turns inland for the final miles before it reaches downtown San Diego. Taking the train for a day trip to San Diego is a fun alternative to driving the busy 405 freeway. Just a short walk from the San Diego train station is the USS Midway Museum, restaurants and the ferry to Coronado Island. Other options from the Amtrak train station include San Diego Trolley to Old Town San Diego or all the way to the international border.

The Los Angeles to San Diego track was once served by the Santa Fe San Diegan trains. Amtrak took over the route in 2000 and the Pacific Surfliner was born. Pacific Surfliner trains consist of double-decker California passenger cars with wide windows perfect for viewing the Pacific ocean. Most cars are equipped with power outlets for laptops and WiFi internet is available in Business Class.
Pacific Surfliner San Diego
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route is one of the busiest passenger services in the country and for good reason. For a fun day trip park your car and ride the Pacific Surfliner.

North of Los Angeles Amtrak Surfliner's hug the coast from Oxnard all the way to Vanderberg Air Force Base. The trains pass by Santa Barbara, Gaviota State Beach, Jalama Beach, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach and then on to San Luis Obispo.

On this section of the track there are miles of pristine coastline before you head inland. From here the Surfliner travels through oak covered valleys filled with miles of grape vines until it reaches the rich farm land of Santa Maria.The Pacific Surfliner offers twelve daily round-trip journeys between San Diego and Los Angeles, and between Santa Barbara and San Diego.

The train station at San Clemente is right on the beach. San Jan Capistrano Station is only a five minute walk to the mission. Union Station Los Angeles is across the street from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument and about a ten minute walk to Chinatown.

Union Station also has a metro redline station which gives you access to all of downtown and Universal Studios. Its possible to visit quite a few Southern California attractions using Amtrak Pacific Surfliner's. Check the Amtrak web site for special rates and discounts tickets.
beach near San Onofre California
Pacific Surfliner route near San Onofre California
 
 
 
Amtrak Discounts: Children Ages 2-15 Save 50%. Up to two children ages 2-15 are eligible to receive a 50% discount on the lowest available adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains with each fare-paying adult (age 18+). Children 12 and under may not travel alone.

Infants (under Age 2) Ride Free. One child (classified as an "infant") under the age of two may ride free with each adult ticket purchased. Infants are not entitled to a seat. Additional children under age two are permitted with each adult traveler under the 50% discount policy.

Amtrak train tickets can be bought at any of these train station. Some stations may only have ticket vending machines
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train Stations
Anaheim
2150 E. Katella
Anaheim, CA 92807
Location: Amtrak Station
Burbank
3750 Empire Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
Location: Amtrak Station
Camarillo
30 Lewis Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
Location: Amtrak Station
Carpinteria
475 Linden Avenue
(at Union Pacfiic RR)
Carpinteria, CA 93013
Chatsworth
10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Location: Amtrak/Metrolink Station
Fullerton
120 East Santa Fe Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Location: Amtrak Station
Grover Beach (Pismo Beach)
180 W. Grand Ave.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Location: Amtrak Station
Irvine
15215 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Location: Transportation Center
Los Angeles
800 N. Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Location: Union Station
Oceanside
235 S. Tremont Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054
Location: Transit Center
San Clemente Pier
Not all trains stop here.
Municipal Pier
San Clemente, CA 92676
San Diego
1050 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Location: Amtrak Station
Santa Ana
1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Location: Amtrak Station
Santa Barbara
209 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Location: Amtrak Station
Surf
Ocean Ave and Park Rd
Surf, CA 93437
Location: Amtrak Station
     
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