California train trip

The Los Angeles-to-Seattle route of the Coast Starlight train traverses three states and 1,377 scenic miles. But it also takes a day and a half. What's it like to be...

One of the most iconic things to do in the Golden State is to cruise down Pacific Coast Highway with your windows down. While the views are beautiful, traffic in SoCal is no joke. But thankfully, there’s a way to skip the gridlock and still get all of the views. The Pacific Surfliner train takes you on a three-hour roundtrip ride down the California coast (and back again) for only $47.

Aboard comfortable overnight trains, seek out the beauty of America’s metropolises and wild expanses on one of the top three most scenic Amtrak routes.

Ditch traffic for picture-perfect views from the mountains to the sea. Here's what to know before you board Amtrak's Coast Starlight from Seattle to LA.

Is traveling cross country in a train sleeper car on your bucket list? Check out this review of the California Zephyr trek from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago.

All aboard!

Amtrak Surfliner

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Do you like riding on trains? If you get a business class train ticket on the Amtrak Surfliner in Southern California, you get a box of train treats. Click here to read more about the Amtrak Surfliner.