Travel Advisories | Pacific Surfliner

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

No scheduled track closures.

Service Updates

BAGGAGE SERVICE SUSPENDED

Updated November 7, 2025

Checked baggage is temporarily available for free on Pacific Surfliner trains between November 22 and December 4 for holiday travelers. Travelers may check up to four bags, up to 50 pounds and 70" each, per passenger. Oversized baggage may result in a fee. 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

CONSTRUCTION AROUND SANTA FE DEPOT (DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO STATION)

Updated October 16, 2025

Due to ongoing construction in front of the station on Kettner Blvd., customers boarding in Downtown San Diego should plan to arrive early. The main entrance of the station and passenger drop off /pickup zone is blocked off. Passengers can be dropped off in the parking lot directly behind the station near the train tracks and can walk to the station from the west side.

TEMPORARY TICKET WINDOW CLOSURES

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

San Juan Capistrano: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Santa Ana: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Irvine: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim

Solana Beach:

Nearest staffed station is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego) or Oceanside
Limited station hours: open Saturday-Tuesday, closed Wednesday-Friday. Ticket window hours are 4:15 am to 12:30 am.

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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