Unique: Train Trips From LA

Santa Barbara

209 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

From Downtown Union Station, it takes about 2 hrs and 45 mins to get to Santa Barbara. Walking distance from the train station is the wharf, wine tasting rooms and the famous State Street.

San Diego

Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA 92101

From Downtown Union Station, it takes about 3 hrs to get to San Diego. The station is in the middle of downtown "a short walk away from popular areas and with easy access to public transportation."

San Luis Obispo

1011 Railroad Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

From Downtown Union Station, it takes about 5.5 hrs to get to San Luis Obispo. Put in a bid to upgrade your ticket so you can experience the sleeper cars to make it a true train trip.

For more information, check out the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner website.