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
Partial Service Set to Resume Through San Clemente
Update Effective March 6, 2024
Morning and evening Pacific Surfliner service through San Clemente will resume starting March 6. Passengers traveling between LA, Orange, and San Diego counties can take continuous train service during the mornings and evenings. Southbound trains 562 (morning) and 784 (evening), as well as northbound trains 765 (morning) and 587 (evening), will be fully reinstated without bus connections.
Daytime services will remain paused to accommodate wall installation by construction crews. Bus connections between Irvine and Oceanside will continue to be available for trains 769, 770, 774, 777, 785, and 790 to provide passengers with connections around the closure during the day.
The tracks in San Clemente have been closed to passenger rail service since late January 2024 while emergency construction work is underway. A safety assessment has cleared the way for limited rail service to resume while the construction is being completed. OCTA, the agency leading the construction, estimates that the project will be complete by the end of March/early April 2024.
Schedule Modifications:
Beginning March 6, limited train service will be restored between Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, with no bus connection required for the following trains:
Southbound:
- Train 562: morning train
- Train 784: evening train
Northbound:
- Train 765: morning train
- Train 587: evening train
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this service disruption. Construction to protect the track is underway, and regular updates are available on the dedicated webpage for the project.
The following schedule is in place as of Wednesday, March 6 - click here for a downloadable timetable. A timeline for full service restoration will be shared here as it becomes available.
Effective Wednesday, March 6:
Northbound
- Train 573 and 591 are temporarily cancelled, with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 587 will operate through San Clemente, with no bus connection required.
- Train 761, which normally operates between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, will originate in Los Angeles with no alternate transportation provided between San Diego and Los Angeles.
- Train 595, which normally operates between San Diego and Los Angeles, will originate at San Juan Capistrano with no alternate transportation provided. Passengers may use Bus 5811 for service to Los Angeles.
- Train 581, which normally operates between San Diego and Los Angeles, will originate at San Juan Capistrano with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 765 will operate through San Clemente, with no bus connection required.
- Train 769 will operate as Train 1569 from San Diego to Oceanside, as Bus 3969 from Oceanside to Irvine, and as Train 769 from San Juan Capistrano to Goleta.
- Train 777 will operate as Train 1777 from San Diego to Oceanside, as Bus 3977 from Oceanside to Irvine, and as Train 777 from San Juan Capistrano to San Luis Obispo.
- Train 785 will operate as Train 1785 from San Diego to Oceanside, as Bus 3985 from Oceanside to Irvine, and as Train 785 from San Juan Capistrano to Goleta.
Southbound
- Trains 572 and 586 are cancelled with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 794, which normally operates between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, will terminate in Los Angeles with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 562 will operate through San Clemente, with no bus connection required.
- Train 564, which normally operates between Los Angeles and San Diego, will terminate at San Juan Capistrano with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 580, which normally operates between Los Angeles and San Diego, will terminate at San Juan Capistrano with no alternate transportation provided.
- Train 770 will operate as Train 770 from Goleta to San Juan Capistrano, as Bus 3970 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as Train 1770 from Oceanside to San Diego.
- Train 774 will operate as Train 774 from San Luis Obispo to San Juan Capistrano, as Bus 3974 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as Train 1774 from Oceanside to San Diego.
- Train 784 will operate through San Clemente, with no bus connection required.
- Train 790 will operate as Train 790 from Goleta to San Juan Capistrano, as Bus 3990 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as Train 1790 from Oceanside to San Diego.
Please note: The Market Café may not be available on all trains during this time.
Travel Tips
- For those utilizing bus connections, reservations are required. Seats are limited, and we recommend you book early. If travel plans change, make adjustments to the reservation in advance of the scheduled departure. This can be done online at Amtrak.com (select “Modify Trip”), by phone at 800-USA-RAIL, or at a staffed Amtrak station. If you have an Amtrak monthly pass or a multi-ride pass, please use Amtrak’s RideReserve system to enter trip details in advance. This will guarantee a space on board the bus you plan to take. Passengers without a reservation may be turned away if the buses become full.
- Please visit our bus connections blog post for more information and travel tips.
Updated January 22, 2024
March 2024 Track Closures
Tracks will be closed between Oceanside and San Diego on March 23 - 24 for scheduled NCTD track work. See Timetable.
The following bus connections will be available in both northbound and southbound directions:
- Irvine (IRV) to Oceanside (OSD)
- Irvine (IRV) to Solana Beach (SOL)
- Irvine (IRV) to Santa Fe Depot (SAN)
*Please note that southbound passengers may request a stop in Old Town San Diego (OLT)
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
TEMPORARY TICKET WINDOW CLOSURES
Pacific Surfliner trains continue to serve all stations according to the schedules. However, ticket windows are currently closed at the following stations:
- Solana Beach: Nearest staffed stations is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego)
- Oceanside: Nearest staffed stations is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego)
- San Juan Capistrano: Nearest staffed station is Fullerton
- Santa Ana: Nearest staffed station is Fullerton
- Irvine: Nearest staffed station is Fullerton
- Anaheim: Nearest staffed station is Fullerton