Amtrak pacific surfliner service modifications will be effective monday, march 23, 2020, until further notice. Pacific surfliner official pacific surfliner account. Many stations are within walking distance to top attractions. Amtrak news was a newsletter published for amtrak employees. Amtrak pacific surfliner reduced schedule, effective march.
Text of the congressional act that established the national railroad passenger corporationamtrakon october 30, 1970. This forum provides basic information about amtrak travel including tips of value to first time riders. Driving usually takes about 4, depending on traffic. Take a longer journey along the coast and spend a few days exploring new areas. Pdf text video route name abraham lincoln acela express. Riding the amtrak pacific surfliner is one of the best travel options for visiting anaheimorange county. Information, photos and rail travelogues related to the amtrak pacific surfliner route including extensive photos of the surfliner cars.
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. 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. For some time, the pacific surfliner trainsets usually have a superliner coach in the consist. 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. For a complete amtrak pacific surfliner schedule, please visit not valid. Your group reservation request must be received at least 30days prior to your desired. 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. The locomotives new scheme was released on may 8, 2010, for national train day.
Simply show your valid pacific surfliner paper ticket or eticket to the driver when you board the connecting bus or shuttle. Amtrak s policy for employee and other railroader pass use during the summer. Media in category pacific surfliner the following 121 files are in this category, out of 121 total. Theres a trip for everyone, whether you love the mountains or the water. Dec 09, 2016 the first few shots were shot back in march, the more higher quality ones were taken last week. Plus, a number of transit providers offer free bus connections to pacific surfliner passengers, so you can visit even more destinations. Amtrak and coaster on the pacific surfliner youtube.
Is amtrak pacific surfliner business class worth the upgrade. The route hugs the scenic southern california coast between san luis obispo and san diego. Pdf download this document rail passenger service act of 1970. How to plan your trip on amtraks pacific surfliner. Bring your surfboard onboard the amtrak pacific surfliner train. The pacific surfliner site is a great resource for trip ideas also. Rail corridor agency agency, the managing agency of the amtrak pacific.
These adjustments will preserve connections to the communities we serve, while. 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. Amtrak rail map pacific surfliner southern california area march 2008. I recently found a job in san diego that requires me to travel down there during the week. Amtrak pacific surfliner day trip and my confusion with. Find and book online train tickets fares and schedules for best and greatest amtrak routes like amtrak city of new orleans, amtrak hiawatha. This is the sixth consecutive year amtrak has carried more than 30 million customers. Jun 05, 2018 there are so many stops along the pacific surfliner route that are just waiting to be explored. Ticket revenues on all other bus routes 74 to 85 are combined.
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. Youll receive an eticket as a pdf attachment to your emailed receipt. In 1998, amtrak introduced concept 2000 custom class to the amtrak san diegan trainsets. Printable timetables are available in pdf format and are current as of the date. Other state supported trains, such as the cascades and the surfliners, are operated by amtrak, but feature regional special menu items. Pacific surflinernorthbound pacific surflinersouthbound schedules subject to change without notice. Train schedules and service information pacific surfliner. Check out this video of the amtrak pacific surfliner train. Service on the northern end of our route is supplemented with amtrak thruway bus service. Unticketed customers will be carried to surf for ticketing onboard the train.
There you can connect with multiple surfliner amtrak trains each day. Fares, routes, schedules, and services are subject to change without notice. View the amtrak timetable for the pacific surfliner to plan your trip. Reduce the number of passenger types and try again. Apr 14, 2011 pacific surfliner at glendale, calif the pacific surfliner at the glendale, calif. The pacific surfliner provides free connections to many bus and transit services near train stations. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegonovember072016. In the sea view cafe, a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages are available. I booked a roomette for the trip so that i could sample the pacific parlor car that several folks have raved about. Southern california to oakland seattle san luis obispo. Jun, 2019 every pacific surfliner station is a short walk from at least one cantmiss destination.
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. Pacific surfliner palmetto panama limited pennsylvanian pioneer. 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. Amtrak pacific surfliner archives orange county breeze.
Amtrak san diegan ic3 train set running near del mar, ca july 1996. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegojanuary022020. 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 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. Pacific surfliner trains travel in southern california between san diego and san luis obispo. The pacific surfliner trains are painted in a blue and silver livery that is unique to this line. Pacific surfliner questions amtrak unlimited discussion forum. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegojuly202019.
Pacific surfliner, capitol corridor, and san joaquin. 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 has several scenic west coast routes that travel along the pacific ocean, puget sound, columbia river, as well as through or near mountain ranges. Pacific surflinersan luis obisposan diegoapril082019. For amtrak questions or start a discussion, please use the amtrak rail discussion forum. Every pacific surfliner station is a short walk from at least one cantmiss destination. Most scenic amtrak routes on the west coast amtrak guide. On an average day, nearly 85,700 passengers ride more than 300 amtrak trains. This forum is intended to be an information resource. Pacific surfliner questions amtrak unlimited discussion. A coordinated schedule change that will impact amtrak pacific surfliner, metrolink and coaster trains is effective as of monday, october 8, a great escape awaits when you take the pacific surfliner. Pacific surfliner timetable pdf for future trip planning needs, you may still view the standard pacific surfliner schedule.
Apr 09, 2020 this forum provides basic information about amtrak travel including tips of value to first time riders. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the national railroad passenger corp. Use your train ticket to connect to socals top destinations. Shading key daytime train holiday extra thruway and. Travel 351 miles along the ca coast with stations from san luis obispo to san diego. New paint for pacific surfliner superliner coach amtrak. 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. The coast starlight and pacific surfliner trains trains. National archivesdocumerica early amtrak photo collection. Coaster metrolink schedule and platform assignments. Amtrak and pacific surfliner are registered service marks of the national railroad passenger corporation and used with permission. First northbound train departs san diego around 4 a.
Union station this afternoon, a superliner coach that has been repainted to pacific surfliner livery but without surfliner. Pacific surfliner, capitol corridor, and san joaquin trains and associated thruway buses. Fra documents of historical interest related to amtrak. The train name san diegan was replaced with pacific surfliner in june 2000. Feature articles in this issue focus on the establishment of an adequacy of service bureau to ensure amtrak met icc regulations. Choose from hundreds of preplanned train trips or create your own, then sit back and enjoy the journey with amtrak vacations. 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. Amtrak tickets may be purchased by visiting, at amtrak quiktraktm selfserve kiosks, metrolinkamtrak ticket vending machines for paci. Most staffed amtrak stations served by the pacific surfliner now have modified hours to align with the temporary reduction in service. 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 rail map pacific surfliner southern california area.
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. Printable timetables are available in pdf format and are current as of the date of the last printing. The pacific surfliner is the busiest state supported route in the amtrak network. They are not amtrak vendors, nor amtrak employees serving the downeaster cafe car.
Amtrak business class is the most pleasant way to avoid traffic between san diego and santa barbara. Jan 06, 20 heres a video of amtrak pacific surfliner trains from 2010 to 2012 in southern california. The pacific surfliner is financed primarily through funds made available. The pacific surfliner provides frequent rail service along the southern californian coast, including service between l. Train routes, train tickets, schedules and fares trainbuster. 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. Cash will no longer be accepted at stations or onboard trains for the health and safety of passengers and crew. The journey on the pacific surfliner train takes about 5 hours. Due to construction, amtrak is providing a 25% discount for future travel for travel via pacific surfliner. May 23, 2012 the train, food, scenery, and onboard service were great. 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.
Most pacific surfliner trains have racks for seven bicycles located in. Amtrak pacific surfliner trains in socal 2010 2012 youtube. Santa fe chicken sandwich breakfast burrito grilled chicken salad sea view menu items may contain any of the following. The pacific surfliner is a 350mile 560 km passenger train service serving the communities.
Amtrak pacific surfliner archives the coast news group. Unreserved coach tickets allow you to ride any pacific surfliner train from the origin station to the. National railroad passenger corporation washington union station, 60 massachusetts ave. Amtrak, surfliner, and pacific surfliner are registered service marks of the national railroad passenger corporation and used with permission.
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