Amtrak stations in California
California runs the densest passenger rail network west of the Mississippi — 73 stations, seven route families, and the only trains in America that run within feet of the Pacific surf.
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Rail travel in California
California runs the densest passenger rail network west of the Mississippi — 73 stations, seven route families, and the only trains in America that run within feet of the Pacific surf.
Principal stations
Routes serving California
Full route guides for California
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| California Zephyr | Chicago, IL → Emeryville, CA | 51h 20m |
| Southwest Chief | Chicago, IL → Los Angeles, CA | 43h |
| Coast Starlight | Seattle, WA → Los Angeles, CA | 35h |
| Texas Eagle | Chicago, IL → San Antonio, TX / Los Angeles, CA | 32h 30m |
| Sunset Limited | New Orleans, LA → Los Angeles, CA | 48h |
| Pacific Surfliner | San Luis Obispo, CA → San Diego, CA | 8h 30m |
| Capitol Corridor | Auburn, CA → San Jose, CA | 3h 20m |
| San Joaquins | Bakersfield, CA → Oakland / Sacramento, CA | 6h |
Planning rail travel in California
Fares in and out of California generally move in tiers that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state tends to sell out well ahead of coach. Step-free access varies considerably between staffed stations and unstaffed halts, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
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Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
