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
Service Updates
Station Notices

Track Closures

Planned Track Closures between Irvine and San Clemente on April 27 and 28
Updated Monday, April 8, 2024

Train service will be temporarily suspended between Irvine and San Clemente on April 27 - 28 for scheduled Metrolink track work. Bus connections will be available for passengers between Irvine and Oceanside on select trains. The following service modifications will be in place for April 27-28:

Northbound

Trains 573 and 587 are cancelled.
Train 761, which normally operates between San Diego to San Luis Obispo, will originate in Los Angeles, with no alternate transportation provided between San Diego and Los Angeles.
Trains 765, 769, and 785, will operate as trains 1765, 1769, and 1785 from San Diego to Oceanside as buses 3765, 3769, and 3785 from Oceanside to Irvine, and as Train 765, 769, and 785 from Irvine to Goleta.
Train 591 will operate as train 1579 from San Diego to Oceanside, as Bus 3591 from Oceanside to Irvine, and train 591 from Irvine to Los Angeles.
Train 595, which normally operates from San Diego to Los Angeles, will originate in Irvine with no alternate transportation provided between Irvine and San Diego.

Southbound

Trains 572 and 586 are cancelled.
Train 562, will operate as train 562 from Los Angeles to Irvine, as bus 3562 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as train 1562 from Oceanside to San Diego.
Train 564, which normally operates between Los Angeles and San Diego, will terminate at Irvine with no alternate transportation provided between Irvine and San Diego.
Trains 770, 784, and 790 will operate as trains 770, 784, and 790 from Goleta to Irvine, as buses 3770, 3784, and 3790 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as trains 1770, 1784, and 1790 from Oceanside to San Diego.
Train 774 will operate as train 774 from San Luis Obispo to Irvine, as bus 3774 from Irvine to Oceanside, and as train 1774 from Oceanside to San Diego.
Train 794, which normally operates from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, will operate as train 794 from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles and as bus 3594 from Los Angeles to San Diego, stopping at all stations except San Clemente Pier.

PDF Timetable – Effective Apr. 27-28

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

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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