Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has several daily trains with departures throughout the day. It travels between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, including Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and other intermediate stops. This train also links to Amtrak’s connecting service.

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner accommodations

Learn about the basis of the Pacific Surfliner so you’re ready for your next trip.

Equipment Used: The Pacific Surfliner

The Pacific Surfliner uses two-level or bi-level equipment, using California or long-distance Superliners.

Coach class

The Pacific Surfliner offers Coach seating, which features:

• Comfortable seats
• A fold-down tray
• Individual reading lights
• 120V grounded (three-prong) electric outlets.
• A place above your seat and a rack in the car for your luggage.

Business class

Business class includes extra legroom, a comfortable seat, and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages; ask the cafe car attendant for more details.

Additionally, Business Class customers receive a 25% bonus on Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Pacific Surfliner Business Class passengers may purchase a day pass for $25 to access the Los Angeles-Union Station lounge.

Wi-fi & Entertainment

Amtrak offers free Wi-Fi on this train. While free, it does have some restrictions, as it can throttle or not allow streaming. You may not be able to download or upload large files.

This train does not offer streaming entertainment, but here are some entertainment ideas for you.

Amtrak Connecting Service

Amtrak Thruway Service provides transportation connections to destinations such as Bakersfield and Long Beach.

The Pacific Surfliner Cafe Car and food

The cafe car offers:

• A variety of hot and cold meals
• Snacks
• Hot and cold beverages, including adult beverages
• You can consume your purchases in the cafe or at your seat.

Conductors and the cafe car attendant will inform you when it is open and where it is located, generally at one end of the train.

Bringing Food On The Pacific Surfliner

Amtrak allows passengers to bring personal food and drink aboard the train. However, passengers can only consume what they obtain at their seats, not in the cafe.

While you can bring alcohol on the train, you can’t consume it on the rails. If you get caught drinking your own or get out of hand, Amtrak conductors can remove you from the train.

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Add ons

There are a few things that you can add to your next Amtrak trip.

Bringing Bikes on Amtrak

You can bring a bike on your Amtrak trip, but there are a few things to keep in mind:

• Weight Limit: Your bike can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Size Limit: Only standard bicycle sizes, with a maximum tire width of 2 inches, are allowed.
• Availability: Bike service may not be available at all stations, and this availability is subject to change, so please check ahead of time.
• Reservation: When you make your reservation, reserve your bike. Please do not just show up with your bike, as space may not be available.

For more detailed information, please refer to Amtrak’s bike policy.

Traveling with Pets on Amtrak

If you want to bring your furry friend along, Amtrak allows small dogs and cats:

• Weight Limit: The combined weight of the pet and carrier must be 20 pounds or less.
• Duration: Pets are allowed on trips up to seven hours.
• Paperwork: Please ensure that you complete all necessary paperwork before arriving at the station.

For more details and to obtain the necessary forms, please refer to Amtrak’s carry-on pet policy.

If you have a service or comfort animal, review Amtrak’s service animal policy to ensure your pet meets the qualifications before booking your trip.

Luggage

This train does not offer a checked bag service.

Each passenger may carry on:

• One personal item, up to 25 pounds (12 kg), and 14 x 11 x 7 inches
• Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each

If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size limit for that train is 28 x 22 x 11 inches per piece.

Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Stops

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Schedule

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Safe Travels,

Kev