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

La Cañada Honda Bridge Construction - Service Suspended North of Goleta Station
Updated - June 23, 2025

Train service north of Goleta will be suspended from August 1 through August 16, 2025 due to the La Cañada Honda Bridge Replacement Project. Alternative bus transportation will be provided.

Honda Bridge Construction PDF Timetable: Effective August 1

Track Closure:

Tracks will be closed between Goleta and San Luis Obispo, suspending train service from Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 16, 2025. All trains will terminate or originate in Goleta during this period, with normal service resuming on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Passengers traveling north of Goleta must disembark at the Santa Barbara Train Station and board an available bus connection. All bus connections will be through the Santa Barbara Train Station.

Bus Connections:

Alternative bus transportation will be provided between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara for:

Southbound trains 774 and 794 from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara
Northbound trains 761 and 779 from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo

The buses will follow Route 17 between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, with stops in:

UC Santa Barbara
Solvang
Buellton
Santa Maria
Grover Beach

In addition to these bus connections, Route 17 will operate on its normal schedule and route.

La Cañada Honda Bridge Replacement Project:

The 16-day closure will enable the replacement and reconstruction of the La Cañada Honda Bridge, a 127-year-old steel viaduct over Honda Creek in Santa Barbara County. The bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure on the 351-mile LOSSAN Rail Corridor, which supports passenger rail and freight service through Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties. The Project is led by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and funded by LOSSAN through grants from the State of California with additional support from UPRR. The bridge replacement improves long-term service reliability for rail passengers and strengthens operational efficiency. It will result in reduced travel times, increased ridership and service reliability, and lower GHG emissions by removing existing speed restrictions and allowing for future service expansion.

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

Stations Reopened as of March 10, 2025!

Oceanside
Anaheim

Pacific Surfliner trains continue to serve all stations according to the schedules. However, some ticket windows are currently closed at the following stations:

Solana Beach: Nearest staffed station is Santa Fe Depot (San Diego) or Oceanside
San Juan Capistrano: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Santa Ana: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim
Irvine: Nearest staffed station is Anaheim

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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