Pacific Surfliner Amtrak trains travel along the Southern Californian coast, and provide convenient service between between Los Angeles and San Diego. There are stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and stops at many beach and wine communities — you can even bring surfboards and bikes on the train to enjoy the great outdoors at your final destination.
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Things to Know
- WiFi, business class and a cafe are available on all trains.
- There are multiple trains on this route, so day trips are an option.
- Exit at Anaheim to reach Disneyland.
- Exit at San Diego Old Town for easy access to the San Diego International Airport and SeaWorld.
- All trains travel between Los Angeles and San Diego with a trip time of about three hours.
Popular Stops
Stations
- San Luis Obispo, CA – Amtrak Station (SLO)
- Grover Beach, CA (GVB)
- Guadalupe, CA (GUA)
- Lompoc-Surf, CA (LPS)
- Goleta, CA (GTA)
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA)
- Carpinteria, CA (CPN)
- Ventura, CA (VEC)
- Oxnard, CA (OXN)
- Camarillo, CA (CML)
- Moorpark, CA (MPK)
- Simi Valley, CA (SIM)
- Chatsworth, CA (CWT)
- Van Nuys, CA (VNC)
- Burbank, CA – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
- Glendale, CA (GDL)
- Los Angeles, CA – Union Station (LAX)
- Fullerton, CA (FUL)
- Anaheim, CA – Regional Trans.Intermodal Ctr. (ANA)
- Santa Ana, CA (SNA)
- Irvine, CA (IRV)
- San Juan Capistrano, CA (SNC)
- San Clemente Pier, CA (SNP)
- Oceanside, CA (OSD)
- Solana Beach, CA (SOL)
- San Diego, CA – Old Town Transportation Center (OLT)
- San Diego, CA – Santa Fe Depot (SAN)
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