Travel Advisories | Pacific Surfliner

Updated on 1/21/2021

The LOSSAN rail corridor stretches 351 miles from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, with the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, freight, commuter, and long-distance trains sharing the tracks and certain stations. Ongoing construction projects keep the infrastructure in top condition and contribute to overall improvements in rail travel along the corridor. Larger projects require tracks or stations to be closed so crews can perform necessary work, which can temporarily affect train service.

Track Closures

San Diego Travel Advisory - San Clemente Track Closure
Updated - April 28, 2025

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Metrolink have closed the tracks in San Clemente to allow for coastal resiliency construction work to be completed. The project, which began on Monday, April 28, will take approximately six weeks to complete.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will continue to operate modified service between San Luis Obispo and San Juan Capistrano, as well as between Oceanside and Downtown San Diego.

Bus connections will be provided between Irvine and Oceanside. Space on the buses is limited. Monthly or multi-ride pass riders should reserve space in advance by using Amtrak’s RideReserve system to enter trip details. This will guarantee your space on board the bus you plan to take. Passengers without a reservation may be turned away if the buses become full.

On Sunday and Monday nights during the closure, Train 790 will include a bus connection (Bus 3090) from Irvine to San Diego, stopping at Oceanside, Solana Beach, Old Town (on request) and Downtown San Diego.

See Detailed Timetable

The Project

On April 14, 2025, the OCTA Board of Directors authorized emergency actions to stabilize sections of railroad track threatened by coastal erosion and landslides in San Clemente. OCTA and Metrolink are initiating coastal resiliency work in the area to ensure continued safe passenger and freight rail operations through South Orange County in the future.

See project details:

Coastal Rail Emergency Projects - Orange County Transportation Authority

Service Updates

BAGGAGE SERVICE SUSPENDED

Updated December 5, 2023

Funding limitations caused by extended track closures which were in place for an extended period have made it necessary to make temporary adjustments to the Pacific Surfliner service. We are doing all we can to preserve vital intercounty transportation connections and provide a travel experience that our passengers will enjoy.

The adjustments below are effective until further notice.

Checked baggage is not currently available on Pacific Surfliner trains. Luggage may still be carried and stored on board. You may bring two personal items that measure up to 14” x 11” x 7” each, and weigh up to 25 pounds each. You may also bring two carry-on bags that measure up to 28" x 22" x 11" each, and weigh up to 50 pounds each.

Station Notices

FULLERTON STATION RENOVATION PROJECT

Updated September 24, 2024

The Fullerton Station Renovation Project is underway and is expected to last through April 2025. The station will remain open, but the west side of the station will not be accessible to customers.

TEMPORARY TICKET WINDOW CLOSURES

Stations Reopened as of March 10, 2025!

Oceanside
Anaheim

Pacific Surfliner trains continue to serve all stations according to the schedules. However, some ticket windows are currently closed at the following stations:

Solana Beach: Nearest staffed station is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego) or Oceanside
San Juan Capistrano: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Santa Ana: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Irvine: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim

FAQs

Purchase tickets using the online booking tool (Book Now button at the top of the page), the Amtrak app, or by phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL. Irvine, Santa Ana, and Anaheim also have self-serve ticket kiosks (located inside the station building) where passengers can make new reservations, adjust existing reservations, or print out tickets.

Passengers without a smartphone or access to a ticket kiosk may call 1-800-USA-Rail to purchase a ticket. The Amtrak agent can provide a confirmation code once a trip is booked. That code can be given to the conductor on board in lieu of a printed or electronic ticket.
Unreserved Coach tickets can be saved and used at a later date (up to one year from the date listed on the ticket) without making any changes to the reservation. Some restrictions may apply, such as when the trains are all-reserved on peak travel days.

Business Class reservations do need to be updated if plans change. If you made your reservation online, visit Amtrak.com and select “Modify Trip”. Log into your Amtrak Guest Rewards account or enter your reservation number and email address to make changes to your trip. You can also call 800-USA-RAIL in advance of your ticketed departure.

Pacific Surfliner tickets are considered "Flexible Fares". Tickets can be cancelled with a full refund to original form of payment with no fees if canceled before departure. There are no change fees. You can get more details on cancellation policies on Amtrak.com.
Solana Beach: Southbound trains board from Track 2, furthest from the station building, across the bridge. Northbound trains board from Track 1, nearest to the station building.

Oceanside: Please refer to the digital signs at the station to see which platform you should use.

Irvine: Southbound trains board from Track 2, nearest to the station building. Northbound trains board from Track 1, across the bridge and furthest from the station building.

Santa Ana: Southbound trains board from Track 2, nearest to the station building. Northbound trains board from Track 1, furthest from the station building, across the bridge.

Anaheim: Southbound trains board from Track 2, furthest from the station building. Northbound trains board from Track 1, nearer to the station building. Access the platforms by crossing the bridge attached to the station building.
View real-time updates about delays and service disruptions on the PacSurfliners Twitter account. You can also check train status on Amtrak.com (Train Status button / clock icon at the top of the page) or the Amtrak app, or the Track Your Train Map. If your train is delayed and you are still waiting at the station, you can look for updates via electronic signage.

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