This 351-mile Train Route Is One of the Most Beautiful in the U.S.-With Small Towns, Historic Landmarks, and Ocean Views

"The 351-mile route hugs swaths of one of the most scenic coastlines in the world, but you don't have to travel the full route to experience its beauty or convenience. It can be a smooth, easy way to travel between Los Angeles and San Diego, or, if you're flying into Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), you can hop directly on the Surfliner and be in Santa Barbara in a couple of relaxing hours."

"The Surfliner departs from the Santa Fe Depot in the heart of downtown San Diego. Since you'll be walking distance from the hustle and bustle of the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy, you can essentially choose your own adventure here. Just make sure you save enough time to grab lunch at The Fish Market, a seafood institution perched right on the Pacific, and peruse the eclectic boutiques of the Seaport Village."

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner runs 351 miles along California's coastline between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, offering panoramic beach views, spacious comfortable seats, and avoidance of highway gridlock. The route allows relaxed travel for solo travelers, families, or friends and supports shorter segments such as Los Angeles–San Diego or direct hops from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Santa Barbara. Downtown San Diego departures from Santa Fe Depot place riders within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Seaport Village, and waterfront dining like The Fish Market. Nightlife options and nearby hotel recommendations create seamless arrival and overnight possibilities.

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