Amtrak Los Angeles to San Diego Station Route

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Traveling between Amtrak San Diego to Los Angeles is a breeze with Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner. This scenic route offers a comfortable and convenient way to explore Southern California’s stunning coastline and vibrant cities1. The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile route, passing through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. There are 13 daily round-trip services between San Diego and Los Angeles, with some trips extending up to Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo. The journey typically takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Amtrak Los Angeles to San Diego

Amtrak Los Angeles to San Diego Station Route Details

Here’s a table of Amtrak stations along the Los Angeles to San Diego route (Pacific Surfliner):

Station NameCityStateStation Code
Los Angeles Union StationLos AngelesCALAX
Glendale Transportation CenterGlendaleCAGLD
Burbank Airport-South StationBurbankCABUR
Van Nuys StationVan NuysCAVNC
Chatsworth StationChatsworthCACHA
Simi Valley StationSimi ValleyCASIM
Moorpark StationMoorparkCAMPK
Camarillo StationCamarilloCACML
Oxnard StationOxnardCAOXN
Ventura StationVenturaCAVEN
Carpinteria StationCarpinteriaCACPR
Santa Barbara StationSanta BarbaraCASBA
Goleta StationGoletaCAGTA
Surf StationSurfCASRU
Guadalupe StationGuadalupeCAGUA
Grover Beach StationGrover BeachCAGRO
San Luis Obispo StationSan Luis ObispoCASLO
Atascadero StationAtascaderoCAASC
Paso Robles StationPaso RoblesCAPRB
Templeton StationTempletonCATPL
San Miguel StationSan MiguelCASMG
King City StationKing CityCAKIC
Salinas StationSalinasCASNS
Castroville StationCastrovilleCACTR
Marina StationMarinaCAMRY
Salinas StationSalinasCASNS
Soledad StationSoledadCASLD
Gonzales StationGonzalesCAGOZ
Sand City StationSand CityCASDC
Seaside StationSeasideCASSB
Monterey StationMontereyCAMRY
Salinas StationSalinasCASNS
Watsonville StationWatsonvilleCAWVI
Santa Cruz StationSanta CruzCASCC
Capitola StationCapitolaCACPT
Soquel StationSoquelCASQC
Aptos StationAptosCAAPT
Corralitos StationCorralitosCACRY
Freedom StationFreedomCAFRD
Watsonville StationWatsonvilleCAWVI
Pajaro StationPajaroCAPAJ
Gilroy StationGilroyCAGLY
Morgan Hill StationMorgan HillCAMHR
San Jose StationSan JoseCASJC
Fremont StationFremontCAFMT
Hayward StationHaywardCAHAY
Oakland StationOaklandCAOAC
Emeryville StationEmeryvilleCAEMY
Martinez StationMartinezCAMTZ
Suisun City StationSuisun CityCASUC
Fairfield StationFairfieldCAFFD
Davis StationDavisCADAV
Sacramento StationSacramentoCASAC
Roseville StationRosevilleCARVV
Auburn StationAuburnCAAUB
Colfax StationColfaxCACFX
Truckee StationTruckeeCATRU
Reno StationRenoNVRNO
Sparks StationSparksNVSPK
Winnemucca StationWinnemuccaNVWNN
Battle Mountain StationBattle MountainNVBTB
Elko StationElkoNVELO
Wells StationWellsNVWLS
Salt Lake City StationSalt Lake CityUTSLC

Amtrak Departure from Los Angeles

Here’s a table with the departure times for Amtrak trains from Los Angeles Union Station to various destinations:

Train NumberDeparture TimeDays of OperationTypeDurationArrival in San Diego
5626:05 AMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 50m8:55 AM
5648:15 AMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 45m11:00 AM
56610:54 AMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 48m1:42 PM
7681:15 PMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 45m4:00 PM
5803:15 PMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 50m6:05 PM
7844:30 PMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 45m7:15 PM
5866:40 PMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 50m9:30 PM
5908:25 PMDailyPacific Surfliner2h 45m11:10 PM

Additional Information

Service FeaturesDetails
Check-in TimeRecommended 30 minutes before departure
Baggage Policy2 personal items + 2 carry-on bags free
Business ClassAvailable on all trains
Café CarAvailable on all trains
Wi-FiComplimentary
Bicycle StorageAvailable (limited spaces)

Note: This schedule is representative and subject to change. Please verify current times and availability on Amtrak’s official website or app before planning your journey.

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Amtrak Arrival at San Diego Station

Here’s a table with the arrival times for Amtrak trains at San Diego Station from various destinations:

DestinationArrival TimeDeparture TimeDuration
Los Angeles08:40 AM06:00 AM2h 40m
Santa Barbara10:30 AM07:00 AM3h 30m
San Luis Obispo12:30 PM08:00 AM4h 30m
Sacramento05:30 PM09:00 AM8h 30m
Seattle08:30 PM10:00 AM10h 30m
Chicago04:00 PM (+1 day)11:00 AM17h

Please note that the table above includes both northbound and southbound trains arriving at San Diego Santa Fe Depot. The arrival times and origins are subject to change, so it is always a good idea to check the official Amtrak website.

Amtrak Los Angeles to San Diego Station Amenities and Services

The amenities and services available on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner from Los Angeles to San Diego Station:

Amenity/ServiceDetails
WiFiFree onboard WiFi for all passengers
Onboard Cafe ServiceSnacks and beverages available for purchase
Checked Baggage ServiceSecure storage for your luggage
Business ClassExtra legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, priority boarding
Pet PolicySmall pets allowed in designated areas
AccessibilityAccessible seating and restrooms for passengers with disabilities
TicketingTickets can be purchased online or at the station
Real-Time UpdatesService alerts and schedule changes available via the Amtrak app

Why Choose Amtrak for the Los Angeles to San Diego Journey?

Here’s a comprehensive analysis of why Amtrak is an excellent choice for traveling between Los Angeles and San Diego:

FeatureBenefits
Spacious Seating– Wide seats with ample legroom
– Reclining capabilities
– Large windows for views
Onboard Amenities– Free Wi-Fi
– Power outlets
– Café car
– Clean restrooms
– Quiet car option
Baggage Policy– Two free carry-on bags
– Two personal items
– Checked baggage available
– Bicycle storage

Booking Your Trip from Los Angeles to San Diego

Here’s a comprehensive guide to booking your Amtrak journey:

Booking Methods
Booking PlatformFeaturesBenefits
Amtrak Website– 24/7 availability
– Real-time schedules
– Seat selection
– Special offers
– Digital tickets		– Easy to use
– Secure payment
– Immediate confirmation
– Manage bookings
Amtrak Mobile App– Mobile tickets
– Trip updates
– Schedule changes
– Station information		– Convenient access
– Paperless tickets
– Real-time alerts
– Track trains
Phone Reservation– Personal assistance
– Special requests
– Complex bookings
– Group travel		– Expert help
– Custom solutions
– Immediate answers
Station Ticket Office– Face-to-face service
– Cash payments
– Same-day travel
– Print tickets		– Personal service
– Immediate tickets
– Local information
Fare Options
ClassFeaturesBest For
Business Class– Reserved seating
– Extra legroom
– Complimentary drinks
– Priority boarding		– Business travelers
– Comfort seekers
– Long journeys
Coach Class– Unreserved seating
– Standard amenities
– Lower fares
– Flexible seating		– Budget travelers
– Short trips
– Casual travel
Saver Fares– Advance purchase
– Limited availability
– Non-refundable
– Best prices		– Early planners
– Budget conscious
– Fixed schedules
Discount Programs
TypeEligibilityDiscount
Senior65+10% off
MilitaryActive & Veterans10% off
StudentValid ID15% off
Children2-12 years50% off
Rail PassesMultiple tripsVaries