Rail corridor agency agency, the managing agency of the amtrak pacific. Pacific surfliner questions amtrak unlimited discussion forum. Is amtrak pacific surfliner business class worth the upgrade. Travel 351 miles along the ca coast with stations from san luis obispo to san diego. New paint for pacific surfliner superliner coach amtrak. Most scenic amtrak routes on the west coast amtrak guide. Theres a trip for everyone, whether you love the mountains or the water. Amtrak pacific surfliner day trip and my confusion with. Amtrak pacific surfliner archives the coast news group. An introduction to the f59phi diesel locomotive and amtraks pacific surfliner equipment and route. Amtrak operates a nationwide rail network, serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the district of columbia and three canadian provinces, on more than 21,300 miles of routes. Printable timetables are available in pdf format and are current as of the date of the last printing. In the sea view cafe, a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages are available. Unticketed customers will be carried to surf for ticketing onboard the train.
Amtrak and coaster on the pacific surfliner youtube. Plus amtrak just announced extended hours for the pacific surfliner for several stops to accommodate the new concert schedule at the five points amphitheater in irvine. Simply show your valid pacific surfliner paper ticket or eticket to the driver when you board the connecting bus or shuttle. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegojanuary022020. Riding the amtrak pacific surfliner is one of the best travel options for visiting anaheimorange county. Cash will no longer be accepted at stations or onboard trains for the health and safety of passengers and crew. Coverage starts from the very first appearance of the surfliner equipment and the inaugural revenue run on may 26, 2000. Feature articles in this issue focus on amtrak s plans for an autoferry service called autotrak.
Jun 05, 2018 there are so many stops along the pacific surfliner route that are just waiting to be explored. Train schedules and service information pacific surfliner. Pacific surfliner timetable pdf for future trip planning needs, you may still view the standard pacific surfliner schedule. Under the program, metrolink and nctd monthly pass holders can travel on amtrak pacific surfliner trains, within the station pairs of their pass, at no additional charge. Amtrak rail map pacific surfliner southern california area march 2008. For amtrak questions or start a discussion, please use the amtrak rail discussion forum. How to plan your trip on amtraks pacific surfliner.
The locomotives new scheme was released on may 8, 2010, for national train day. There you can connect with multiple surfliner amtrak trains each day. Most staffed amtrak stations served by the pacific surfliner now have modified hours to align with the temporary reduction in service. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the national railroad passenger corp. The pacific surfliner trains are painted in a blue and silver livery that is unique to this line. Other state supported trains, such as the cascades and the surfliners, are operated by amtrak, but feature regional special menu items. My tentative plan is to take the fly over bus into laupt, and then check into the marriott downtown hotel, and return to the station to catch the 2pm for san diego and then return back at 5. This forum is intended to be an information resource. Service on the northern end of our route is supplemented with amtrak thruway bus service. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegoapril082019.
Pacific surfliner trains use cars whose design is very similar, but not identical, to those on the other amtrak california trains, the san joaquins and capitol corridor. Several years ago back when the amtrak pacific surfliner was called the amtrak san diegan, only single level cars were used on the route unlike the double level cars used today. Due to construction, amtrak is providing a 25% discount for future travel for travel via pacific surfliner. Pacific surfliner, capitol corridor, and san joaquin trains and associated thruway buses. Media in category pacific surfliner the following 121 files are in this category, out of 121 total. Apr 14, 2011 pacific surfliner at glendale, calif the pacific surfliner at the glendale, calif. Amtrak news was a newsletter published for amtrak employees. Text of the congressional act that established the national railroad passenger corporationamtrakon october 30, 1970. I booked a roomette for the trip so that i could sample the pacific parlor car that several folks have raved about. View the amtrak timetable for the pacific surfliner to plan your trip. Amtrak s policy for employee and other railroader pass use during the summer. Pdf text video route name abraham lincoln acela express.
Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegojuly202019. The pacific surfliner is a 350mile 560 km passenger train service operated by amtrak, serving the communities on the coast of southern california between san diego and san luis obispo the service carried 2,924,117 passengers during fiscal year 2016, a 3. The pacific surfliner provides frequent rail service along the southern californian coast, including service between l. This is the sixth consecutive year amtrak has carried more than 30 million customers. For some time, the pacific surfliner trainsets usually have a superliner coach in the consist. Train routes, train tickets, schedules and fares trainbuster. Amtrak business class is the most pleasant way to avoid traffic between san diego and santa barbara. National archivesdocumerica early amtrak photo collection. Bring your surfboard onboard the amtrak pacific surfliner train. The lossan corridor service includes 41 stations and more than 150 daily passenger trains, with an annual ridership of nearly 3 million on amtrak pacific surfliner intercity trains and 5 million on metrolink and coaster commuter trains. The route hugs the scenic southern california coast between san luis obispo and san diego. Amtrak group sales, po box 14472, philadelphia, pa 19115 i will call the amtrak schools on trains department at 18008721477 to provide credit card information as payment. The coast starlight and pacific surfliner trains trains. Pacific surfliner questions amtrak unlimited discussion.
On an average day, nearly 85,700 passengers ride more than 300 amtrak trains. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegonovember072016. Reduce the number of passenger types and try again. Check out this video of the amtrak pacific surfliner train.
Dec 09, 2016 the first few shots were shot back in march, the more higher quality ones were taken last week. Amtrak san diegan ic3 train set running near del mar, ca july 1996. Amtrak pacific surfliner archives orange county breeze. Your group reservation request must be received at least 30days prior to your desired. Driving usually takes about 4, depending on traffic. Pacific surfliner trains travel in southern california between san diego and san luis obispo. Most pacific surfliner trains have racks for seven bicycles located in. The pacific surfliner is a 350mile 560 km passenger train service serving the communities. Amtrak pacific surfliner service modifications will be effective monday, march 23, 2020, until further notice. The pacific surfliner is the busiest state supported route in the amtrak network. Federal law requires amtrak passenger trains to receive preference over freight transportation, but the largest cause of delay to amtrak trains on host railroads is freight train interference, typically caused by a freight railroad requiring an amtrak passenger train to wait so that its freight trains can operate first. First northbound train departs san diego around 4 a. Amtrak pacific surfliner trains in socal 2010 2012 youtube.
Amtrak pacific surfliner reduced schedule, effective march. Pacific surfliner, capitol corridor, and san joaquin. They are not amtrak vendors, nor amtrak employees serving the downeaster cafe car. Information, photos and rail travelogues related to the amtrak pacific surfliner route including extensive photos of the surfliner cars. Many stations are within walking distance to top attractions. Youll receive an eticket as a pdf attachment to your emailed receipt. Pacific surflinernorthbound pacific surflinersouthbound. Printable timetables are available in pdf format and are current as of the date.
These adjustments will preserve connections to the communities we serve, while. One of the most scenic train rides in the united states, the route offers breathtaking views of the pacific ocean you can even bring surfboards and bikes on the train to enjoy the great outdoors. Fra documents of historical interest related to amtrak. Jan 06, 20 heres a video of amtrak pacific surfliner trains from 2010 to 2012 in southern california. Amtrak, surfliner, and pacific surfliner are registered service marks of the national railroad passenger corporation and used with permission. Fares, routes, schedules, and services are subject to change without notice.
Unreserved coach tickets allow you to ride any pacific surfliner train from the origin station to the. Apr 09, 2020 this forum provides basic information about amtrak travel including tips of value to first time riders. Santa fe chicken sandwich breakfast burrito grilled chicken salad sea view menu items may contain any of the following. Amtrak tickets may be purchased by visiting, at amtrak quiktraktm selfserve kiosks, metrolinkamtrak ticket vending machines for paci. This route is very close to the coastline in many spots see photo above, with views of some of the best surfing beaches in the united states. Pacific surfliner palmetto panama limited pennsylvanian pioneer. Ride any amtrak pacific surfliner train coaster passengers can ride any amtrak pacific surfliner train, 7 days a week with any valid coaster regional day pass formerly regionplus day pass or coaster regional monthly30day pass, within the trip limits printed on their coaster pass. Amtrak has several scenic west coast routes that travel along the pacific ocean, puget sound, columbia river, as well as through or near mountain ranges. The train name san diegan was replaced with pacific surfliner in june 2000. Plus, a number of transit providers offer free bus connections to pacific surfliner passengers, so you can visit even more destinations. This forum provides basic information about amtrak travel including tips of value to first time riders. With train vacation packages connecting some of the most beautiful and popular destinations across the united states and canada, amtrak vacations offers an ecofriendly, flexible, and fun way to discover america. The pacific surfliner is a 350mile 560 km passenger train service serving the communities on the coast of southern california between san diego and san luis obispo the service carried 2,924,117 passengers during fiscal year 2016, a 3. May 23, 2012 the train, food, scenery, and onboard service were great.
In 1998, amtrak introduced concept 2000 custom class to the amtrak san diegan trainsets. Union station this afternoon, a superliner coach that has been repainted to pacific surfliner livery but without surfliner. The pacific surfliner site is a great resource for trip ideas also. The journey on the pacific surfliner train takes about 5 hours. Amtrak rail map pacific surfliner southern california area. Feature articles in this issue focus on the establishment of an adequacy of service bureau to ensure amtrak met icc regulations. Southern california to oakland seattle san luis obispo.
The pacific surfliner is financed primarily through funds made available. Ticket revenues on all other bus routes 74 to 85 are combined. For a complete amtrak pacific surfliner schedule, please visit not valid. Use your train ticket to connect to socals top destinations. Jun, 2019 every pacific surfliner station is a short walk from at least one cantmiss destination. Shading key daytime train holiday extra thruway and. Take a longer journey along the coast and spend a few days exploring new areas. Pacific surflinernorthbound pacific surflinersouthbound schedules subject to change without notice. Amtrak has a pretty good description of the trains features under the route tab on its home page, so i wont attempt to duplicate it.