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

Full-Service Shutdown – March 8-9
Updated - February 24, 2025

There will be no Pacific Surfliner trains operating between San Diego and San Luis Obispo during the weekend of March 8-9 due to Metrolink, NCTD, and Union Pacific track closures throughout the corridor. No alternate transportation (bus bridges) will be provided. Please plan ahead for alternate travel arrangements.

Thruway Bus routes will continue to operate. However, any regularly scheduled train connections to the buses will not be available.

This closure is part of a coordinated effort by the host railroads along the LOSSAN corridor to complete critical track infrastructure projects, while reducing the overall impact on riders. The types of projects being advanced during the closure include:

Coastal resiliency and stabilization
Capacity enhancing through the construction of additional track
Maintenance of way and State of Good Repair
Signal optimization

The work is occurring concurrently in the various locations to reduce the number of future track closures and minimize the overall impact to passengers while making critical infrastructure improvements.

Scheduled Track Work – March 22-23: Weekend Closures in San Diego County
Updated - March 4, 2025

March 22-23 PDF Timetable

On March 22-23, the tracks south of Solana Beach will be closed due to capital projects by the San Diego Association of Governments. To accommodate Pacific Surfliner passengers during this period, alternative bus connections will be arranged for travel to and from destinations south of Solana Beach.

Friday, March 21

Southbound train 790 will terminate in Solana Beach. No alternate transportation (bus connections) will be provided to San Diego.
Southbound train 794 will terminate in Los Angeles. A bus connection with limited stops (Bus 3594) will be provided from Los Angeles to San Diego.

Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 23

No train service available south of Solana Beach. Bus connections available between Solana Beach and Sante Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego.

Northbound:

Trains which normally originate at Downtown San Diego will originate at Solana Beach. Bus connection provided.
Northbound train 762 will originate in Los Angeles. No alternate transportation (bus connections) will be provided.

Southbound:

Trains which normally terminate at Downtown San Diego will terminate at Solana Beach. Bus connection provided.
Southbound train 794 will terminate at Los Angeles. No alternate transportation (bus connections) will be provided to San Diego.

Monday, March 24

Northbound train 761 will originate in Los Angeles. No bus connections will be provided.
Northbound train 765 will originate in Solana Beach.
Bus 4065 will be provided between Downtown San Diego and Solana Beach.
Northbound train 769 will originate in San Diego on its normal schedule.

San Diego Travel Advisory: Del Mar Bluffs
Updated - January 9, 2025

Ongoing construction work on the Del Mar Phase Five project, which is stabilizing the railroad right-of-way along bluffs in Del Mar, may cause periodic schedule changes on Sunday nights through Tuesday mornings effecting service to/from Downtown San Diego’s Santa Fe and Old Town San Diego stations.

Currently Planned Construction Dates:

No upcoming closures currently scheduled
Note: Additional dates will be added as the schedule is finalized

See More Info and Schedules

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

FULLERTON STATION RENOVATION PROJECT

Updated September 24, 2024

The Fullerton Station Renovation Project is underway and is expected to last through April 2025. The station will remain open, but the west side of the station will not be accessible to customers.

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 station is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego)
Oceanside (reopening March 10): Nearest staffed station 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 (reopening March 10): 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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