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New roundtrip route will boost service frequency and connectivity along the Central Coast.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:47am
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Amtrak is expanding its Pacific Surfliner train service to San Luis Obispo, adding a third daily roundtrip between Los Angeles and SLO starting on May 4, 2026. The additional route will increase total Pacific Surfliner frequencies to six daily trips to Goleta and three daily trips to SLO, improving availability during peak commute times and providing travelers a comfortable alternative to driving.
The Pacific Surfliner is a vital transportation link along the Central California coast, connecting major cities and offering scenic ocean views. Increasing service frequency will make the train a more convenient option for both commuters and leisure travelers, supporting regional mobility and reducing reliance on private vehicles.
The new Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo roundtrip route will complement the existing two daily Surfliner trips to SLO. Amtrak says the expansion will improve connectivity across the 351-mile Pacific Surfliner corridor, which spans from San Diego to San Luis Obispo counties.
The national passenger railroad service of the United States.
The agency that oversees the Pacific Surfliner rail service along the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo corridor.
The Managing Director of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency.
“Expanding Pacific Surfliner service helps strengthen regional mobility and provides travelers with more convenient options along the Central Coast.”
— Jason Jewell, Managing Director, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
The new third daily Pacific Surfliner roundtrip between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo will begin service on May 4, 2026.
The Pacific Surfliner’s expanded service will make train travel a more attractive and accessible option for both commuters and leisure travelers along the scenic Central California coast, reducing reliance on private vehicles and supporting regional connectivity.
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