Because of San Francisco's location on a peninsula, train travel to and from the city has always been limited. Passenger trains once departed from the Third and Townsend Depot near the Mission Bay neighborhood. However, if you want to travel across the state (or the country) today, you'll need to go to an Amtrak station … Continue reading 18 best Amtrak trips from San Francisco
15 best Amtrak trips from Sacramento
Multiple Amtrak routes and trains stop in Sacramento each day, so it's easy to go on a train adventure. Day trips are an option or you can travel across the country or along the West Coast for amazing scenery. To start planning, here are the best Amtrak trips from Sacramento that don't require a train … Continue reading 15 best Amtrak trips from Sacramento
Los Angeles to San Diego by train
Traveling from Los Angeles to San Diego by train is very scenic (and easy). The Pacific Surfliner route travels between the two cities multiple times per day along the Pacific Ocean, and you can do a day trip or stay for a night or longer. Here's what you need to know when planning your trip. … Continue reading Los Angeles to San Diego by train
Los Angeles to San Francisco by train
California is a big state. Two of the biggest cities, Los Angeles and San Francisco, are almost 400 miles apart with a drive time of over six hours and flight time of 1.5 hours. A 12-hour train ride is also an option, which might save you some money (plus you'll have stunning ocean views along … Continue reading Los Angeles to San Francisco by train
Best Amtrak day trips from Los Angeles
Although Los Angeles is known for car traffic, it's a great place to start or end a rail trip. There are multiple Pacific Surfliner trains that depart each day from Union Station, and several long-distance routes can take you to the Northwest, Midwest, Southwest and even New Orleans. If you only have time for a … Continue reading Best Amtrak day trips from Los Angeles
Riding Amtrak between Florida and California
Two of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States, Florida and California, are on opposite coasts. It's a long trip if you're flying, long if you are driving and even longer if you decide to take Amtrak because multiple trains are involved. The trip is doable if you have the time, and you … Continue reading Riding Amtrak between Florida and California
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