Find train tickets from San Diego to Los Angeles

Yes, you can. The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train allows travelers to take on surfboards and bikes, thanks to the presence of special racks that can hold such equipment. However, since there are limited storage spaces on board, you'll have to make a reservation for these items. Thankfully, there is no fee for storing your bicycle or surfboard, so you won't have to pay extra to ferry your equipment.

If you don't have time to have a meal or snack before boarding, you'll be happy to know that your train from San Diego to Los Angeles has Café Service. The café car on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner is open to all travelers and serves snacks, meals, and deserts, along with premium beer and wine. Remember to carry cash or your credit card to purchase a meal when you get hungry.

Amtrak trains from San Diego to Los Angeles are likely to have Wi-Fi service onboard. However, note that you may lose connection when the train traverses through rural areas. It would be wise to download an entertainment feature such as a movie as soon as you board the train, and you shouldn't count on internet connectivity to binge-watch a TV show. The train’s Wi-Fi is usually best for chatting with friends, surfing the web, and emailing due to its low bandwidth capabilities.

No, you don't need a paper ticket. The Pacific Surfliner has no rule for ticket printing before boarding a train. Rather, the train carrier will send an eTicket to your email address upon making a train reservation. Therefore, ensure that your smartphone has power when you're boarding the train, as you can use it to show the ticket agent your reservation.

The train journey from San Diego to Los Angeles takes 2h 47m on average and covers a distance of 113 miles.

Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.