2024 Holiday Travel Updates
December 2024 Updates
Whether you are heading home for the holidays or off to a winter wonderland, taking the Pacific Surfliner is the perfect way to get to your holiday destination. The holidays are a busy time for train travel. Here are some simple tips for your holiday train trip.
Travel Tips
Planning a holiday trip with the Pacific Surfliner? Here are 6 tips for making your journey as smooth as possible.
- Reserve Your Seat by Booking Business Class: Large crowds are expected throughout the holiday. Ensure you have a reserved seat by booking a Business Class ticket.
- Ride Your Ticketed Train: Travelers are encouraged to ride the scheduled train for which they purchased a ticket. If you need to adjust your travel time, change your ticket in the Amtrak app, online at Amtrak.com, by phone at 800-USA-RAIL, or at a staffed Amtrak station.
- Cancel If You Need To: Pacific Surfliner tickets can be canceled with a full refund to the original form of payment with no fees if canceled before departure.
- Luggage: Bring only two bags per passenger, measuring up to 28" x 22" x 11" and weighing 50 pounds or less, on board for free. Two personal items may also be brought on board.
- Travel Off-Peak and Arrive Early: Morning trains typically have more availability than later trains. Customers are encouraged to arrive at the station 45 minutes before departure.
- See Something, Say Something: Report any suspicious activity or unattended items to an Amtrak employee or member of the Amtrak Police Department by calling (800) 331-0008, calling 911, or sending a text message to APD11 from a smartphone, or to 27311 from a standard cell phone.
With these policies and tips in mind, you’ll be on track for a relaxing journey! Book your ticket today and let us take care of the rest as you ride through the holiday season.