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

Planned Track Work January 10-11: Weekend Track Closures in Orange and San Diego Counties

On January 10-11, tracks will be closed due to maintenance in San Diego. Pacific Surfliner will provide bus bridges to riders starting in Irvine and going south. To accommodate Pacific Surfliner passengers during this period, alternative bus connections will be arranged for travel to and from destinations south of Irvine.

The bus connections will be as follows:  

Southbound 

Irvine (IRV) to Oceanside (OSD) 
Irvine (IRV) to Solana Beach (SOL) 
Irvine (IRV) to Old Town San Diego (OLT) and Santa Fe Depot (SAN)

Northbound 

Oceanside (OSD) to Irvine (IRV)   
Solana Beach (SOL) to Irvine (IRV) 
Santa Fe Depot (SAN) to Irvine (IRV)

Note that there will be no northbound service available at OLT. Passengers are advised to use the trolley from OLT to SAN for the bus connection if required. 

Additionally, the following schedule adjustments will be implemented: 

Southbound trains 572 and 582 will be temporarily suspended. 
Northbound trains 577 and 587 will be temporarily suspended. 
Northbound thruway bus 5811 is available as a later departure from San Diego.

Service Updates

CHECKED BAGGAGE SERVICE SUSPENDED

Updated December 8, 2025

Station Notices

PARKING LOT CLOSED AT GUADALUPE STATION

Updated December 3, 2025

Guadalupe Station Parking Lot: Guadalupe Station's parking lot will be closed intermittently between December 8, 2025 - May 14, 2026 due to facility improvements.

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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