California has the most Amtrak stations in the United States, with more than 70 across the state. There are trains that only travel within California, such as the Capitol Corridor, Gold Runner and the Pacific Surfliner. Or you can board a long-distance Amtrak route in Los Angeles or the Bay Area for cross-country travel. See the list below of California Amtrak stations and routes to plan your trip.
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California Amtrak Stations
- Anaheim, CA – Regional Trans.Intermodal Ctr. (ANA) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Antioch-Pittsburg, CA (ACA) (Gold Runner)
- Auburn, CA (ARN) (Capitol Corridor)
- Bakersfield, CA (BFD) (Gold Runner)
- Barstow, CA – Harvey House Railroad Depot (BAR) (Southwest Chief)
- Berkeley, CA (BKY) (Capitol Corridor)
- Burbank, CA – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Camarillo, CA (CML) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Carpinteria, CA (CPN) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Chatsworth, CA (CWT) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Chico, CA (CIC) (Coast Starligth)
- Colfax, CA (COX) (California Zephyr)
- Corcoran, CA (COC) (Gold Runner)
- Davis, CA (DAV) (California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight)
- Dunsmuir, CA (DUN) (Coast Starlight)
- Emeryville, CA (EMY) (California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, Gold Runner)
- Fairfield-Vacaville, CA (FFV) (Capitol Corridor)
- Fremont, CA – Amtrak/ACE Station (FMT) (Capitol Corridor)
- Fresno, CA – Santa Fe Passenger Depot (FNO) (Gold Runner)
- Fullerton, CA (FUL) (Pacific Surfliner, Southwest Chief)
- Glendale, CA (GDL) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Goleta, CA (GTA) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Grover Beach, CA (GVB) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Guadalupe, CA (GUA) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Hanford, CA (HNF) (Gold Runner)
- Hayward, CA (HAY) (Capitol Corridor)
- Irvine, CA (IRV) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Lodi, CA (LOD) (Gold Runner)
- Lompoc-Surf, CA (LPS) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Los Angeles, CA – Union Station (LAX) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle)
- Madera, CA (MDR)
- Martinez, CA (MTZ) (California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, Gold Runner)
- Merced, CA (MCD) (Gold Runner)
- Modesto, CA (MOD) (Gold Runner)
- Moorpark, CA (MPK) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Needles, CA (NDL) (Southwest Chief)
- Oakland, CA – Coliseum/Airport (OAC) (Capitol Corridor)
- Oakland, CA – Jack London Square Station (OKJ) (Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, Gold Runner)
- Oceanside, CA (OSD) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Ontario, CA (ONA) (Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle)
- Oxnard, CA (OXN) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner)
- Palm Springs, CA – Amtrak Station (PSN) (Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle)
- Paso Robles, CA (PRB) (Coast Starlight)
- Pomona, CA (POS) (Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle)
- Redding, CA – Amtrak Station (RDD) (Coast Starlight)
- Richmond, CA (RIC) (Capitol Corridor, Gold Runner)
- Riverside, CA (RIV) (Southwest Chief)
- Rocklin, CA (RLN) (Capitol Corridor)
- Roseville, CA (RSV) (California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor)
- Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Valley Station (SAC) (California Zephyr, Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight, Gold Runner)
- Salinas, CA – Amtrak Station (SNS) (Coast Starlight)
- San Bernardino, CA (SNB) (Southwest Chief)
- San Clemente Pier, CA (SNP) (Pacific Surfliner)
- San Diego, CA – Old Town Transportation Center (OLT) (Pacific Surfliner)
- San Diego, CA – Santa Fe Depot (SAN) (Pacific Surfliner)
- San Jose, CA – Diridon Station (SJC) (Capitol Corridor, Coast Starlight)
- San Juan Capistrano, CA (SNC) (Pacific Surfliner)
- San Luis Obispo, CA – Amtrak Station (SLO) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner)
- Santa Ana, CA (SNA) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner)
- Santa Clara, CA – Great America (GAC) (Capitol Corridor)
- Santa Clara, CA – Santa Clara University (SCC) (Capitol Corridor)
- Simi Valley, CA (SIM) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner)
- Solana Beach, CA (SOL) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Stockton, CA – San Joaquin Street Station (SKN) (Gold Runner)
- Suisun-Fairfield, CA (SUI) (Capitol Corridor)
- Truckee, CA (TRU) (California Zephyr)
- Turlock-Denair, CA (TRK) (Gold Runner)
- Van Nuys, CA (VNC) (Coast Starlight, Pacific Surliner)
- Victorville, CA – Amtrak Station (VRV) (Southwest Chief)
- Ventura, CA (VEC) (Pacific Surfliner)
- Wasco, CA (WAC) (Gold Runner)
California Amtrak Routes
- California Zephyr (Emeryville-Chicago)
- Capitol Corridor (Northern California)
- Coast Starlight (Portland-Seattle-Chicago via Montana)
- Gold Runner (Northern California)
- Pacific Surfliner (Southern & Central California)
- Southwest Chief (Los Angeles-Chicago)
- Sunset Limited (Los Angeles-New Orleans)
- Texas Eagle (Los Angeles-Chicago)
FAQ
Which cities in California have Amtrak stations?
California has over 70 Amtrak stations across the state. Key locations include:
- Big cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco (via Emeryville), San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose
- Tourist destinations: Santa Barbara, Anaheim, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles
- Small beach towns: Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Carpinteria
Can I travel between California cities using only Amtrak?
Yes! California’s regional routes allow for easy intercity travel without a car. Examples:
- Pacific Surfliner – San Diego ↔ Los Angeles ↔ Santa Barbara ↔ San Luis Obispo
- Capitol Corridor – San Jose ↔ Oakland ↔ Sacramento
- Gold Runner – Sacramento ↔ Oakland ↔ Bakersfield
Where can I catch long-distance Amtrak trains in California?
View the list below for some of the California cities where you can board a long-distance train.
- Los Angeles: Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle
- Emeryville: Coast Starlight, California Zephyr
- Fullerton: Southwest Chief
- Oakland: Coast Starlight, California Zephyr
- Palm Springs: Sunset Limited, Texas Eagle
- Sacramento: Coast Starlight, California Zephyr
- San Bernardino: Southwest Chief
- Santa Barbara: Coast Starlight
Which Amtrak stations are closest to California attractions?
Many California Amtrak stations are near popular tourist destinations:
- Anaheim: Disneyland and California Adventure Park
- Burbank: Universal Studios
- Carlsbad: LEGOLAND California
- Ventura: Channel Islands National Park
- Santa Barbara: Beaches, wine tasting, historic downtown
- San Luis Obispo: Mission San Luis Obispo, hiking, wine country
- Fresno: Gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
- San Diego: San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park
- San Diego Old Town: Mission Bay and SeaWorld
Do all California Amtrak stations have full amenities?
Amenities vary by station. Larger stations typically have ticket counters, restrooms, and checked bag service for long-distance trains. Example include Los Angeles and Sacramento. Other stations may have just a basic platform and shelter. View the list of stations above and click the links for station amenities.
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Photo by Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons / “Los Angeles (California, USA), Union Station — 2012 — 4938” / CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated November 2025
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