Amtrak stations in California
California runs the densest passenger rail network west of the Mississippi — 73 stations, seven route families, and the only trains in America that run within feet of the Pacific surf.
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Rail travel in California
California runs the densest passenger rail network west of the Mississippi — 73 stations, seven route families, and the only trains in America that run within feet of the Pacific surf.
Principal stations
Routes serving California
Full route guides for California
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago, IL → Emeryville, CA | 51h 20m |
| Southwest Chief | Chicago, IL → Los Angeles, CA | 43h |
| Coast Starlight | Seattle, WA → Los Angeles, CA | 35h |
| Texas Eagle | Chicago, IL → San Antonio, TX / Los Angeles, CA | 32h 30m |
| Sunset Limited | New Orleans, LA → Los Angeles, CA | 48h |
| Pacific Surfliner | San Luis Obispo, CA → San Diego, CA | 8h 30m |
| Capitol Corridor | Auburn, CA → San Jose, CA | 3h 20m |
| San Joaquins | Bakersfield, CA → Oakland / Sacramento, CA | 6h |
Booking train travel in California
Fares in and out of California move in buckets that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state sells out well ahead of coach. Our agents check live availability, test split-ticket constructions at intermediate stations, apply every discount you qualify for and confirm step-free access at every station on your itinerary before ticketing.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip — most bookings are confirmed in under five minutes.
Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
