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Can you use a COASTER ticket on Amtrak?
Complete policy information is available at www.Amtrak.com/onboard or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245). Advance reservations and Amtrak ticket required for passengers with bikes. During complete blackouts, Pacific Surfliner trains listed on the COASTER schedule will not accept COASTER fare.
Is Business Class worth it on Pacific Surfliner?
The Pacific Surfliner unreserved Coach seats are already spacious, but most Business Class cars have even more legroom so you can really stretch and relax. Even better, Business Class riders are guaranteed a seat, which is helpful especially on busy trains which could be standing room only during parts of the trip.
Can you drink on the Surfliner?
Can I buy food and drinks on board? Yes, the onboard Market Café (located in Car 3, between Business Class and Unreserved Coach cars) offers a variety of snacks, sweets, light meals and beverages, including wine and craft beers. Many products are locally sourced from along the Pacific Surfliner route.
Are surfliner tickets refundable?
Normally, one-way and round-trip coach tickets will be refunded minus a 10 percent service fee. Business Class tickets are fully refundable if canceled prior to departure.
Can you eat on Pacific Surfliner?
Is the Pacific Surfliner free?
Free Local Bus and Shuttle Connections | Pacific Surfliner.
Is Pacific Surfliner scenic?
With daily service to San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, the Pacific Surfliner can take you on a scenic ride to some amazing destinations.
Can you drink alcohol on the Surfliner?
Yes, you can bring your own food and drink and eat and drink it at your seat, but you cannot bring your own food and drink into the Café car. You also cannot drink any alcohol that you bring on board, either at your seat or in the Café car.
Where should I sit on the Pacific Surfliner?
Simply sit on the west-side of the train to enjoy the ocean views. If you are traveling through Los Angeles, the train switches direction after departing the station. So if you are sitting on the west-side of the train approaching Los Angeles, you will be sitting on the east-side after departing Los Angeles!
Does the Pacific Surfliner go to all the same stations?
As an intercity route, the Pacific Surfliner has limited stops, so it does not serve all of the same stations as Metrolink trains or COASTER trains do. Please refer to the schedule to make sure your stations are available via Pacific Surfliner trains. Can I ride other Amtrak trains as part of Rail 2 Rail?
Do you need a monthly pass for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner?
Riders who want to travel on the Pacific Surfliner on blackout dates must have a valid Amtrak ticket. What is the benefit to getting an Amtrak monthly pass? Amtrak monthly passholders who want to use the Pacific Surfliner are not subject to Rail 2 Rail blackout dates and can continue to use both services year round.
How big of a bag can you take on Pacific Surfliner?
When you travel on Pacific Surfliner, make sure each of your carry-on bags are smaller than 28 x 22 x 11 inches. Amenities vary by train. Accommodations vary by train. Amtrak Thruway Service offers connecting transportation to destinations such as Bakersfield and Long Beach from the Pacific Surfliner.
Can I ride any Metrolink or coaster train with my pass?
Similarly, Pacific Surfliner Monthly Pass holders may also ride any Metrolink or COASTER train, within the station pairs on their pass, at no additional charge. The program was started to complement Metrolink’s and the North County Transit District’s (NCTD’s) schedule options using Pacific Surfliner trains that had additional capacity.