Pacific Surfliner
San Luis Obispo, CA → San Diego, CA · 351 miles · 8h 30m
351 miles
8h 30m
Up to 12 daily round trips
90 mph
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About the Pacific Surfliner
The most scenic commuter-grade train in America. For long stretches between San Clemente and Del Mar the tracks run within feet of the Pacific surf.
What makes this route worth taking
- Ocean-front running at San Clemente and Del Mar
- Serves Santa Barbara, LA, Anaheim, San Diego
- Business Class with complimentary beverage
- Surfboards and bikes carried free
- Great for Disneyland via Anaheim ARTIC
Agent's tip
Sit on the right (west) side heading south for the ocean. We flag the request on every Surfliner booking.
Classes of service on this route
The Pacific Surfliner operates with Surfliner bi-levels / Venture. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo |
| 2 | Grover Beach |
| 3 | Guadalupe |
| 4 | Santa Barbara |
| 5 | Carpinteria |
| 6 | Ventura |
| 7 | Oxnard |
| 8 | Camarillo |
| 9 | Moorpark |
| 10 | Simi Valley |
| 11 | Van Nuys |
| 12 | Burbank Airport |
| 13 | Glendale |
| 14 | Los Angeles |
| 15 | Fullerton |
| 16 | Anaheim |
| 17 | Santa Ana |
| 18 | Irvine |
| 19 | San Juan Capistrano |
| 20 | San Clemente |
| 21 | Oceanside |
| 22 | Solana Beach |
| 23 | San Diego |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.
Booking the Pacific Surfliner
Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.
