Why is there no direct train from San Diego to Los Angeles?


Why is there no direct train from San Diego to Los Angeles? The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor has been under construction since September 2022 as crews worked to fix tracks near San Clemente. Storms last fall shifted coastal tracks in the area, prompting authorities to suspend service from Oceanside to Irvine.


What is the difference between Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner?

Both provide stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and stop in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. But that's where the similarities end. The Pacific Surfliner route is much shorter than the Coast Starlight and can be used to commute between cities in Southern California (and to reach Disneyland).


Were sisters kicked off Amtrak train?

ROHESTER, N.Y. – Two sisters from Rochester say they were kicked off an Amtrak train 500 miles from home. One of them was accused of being drunk and belligerent. Their choice was either get off the train or go to jail.


What routes did Amtrak cancel?

Which Amtrak train routes are canceled?
  • Southwest Chief, which stops in Chicago, Kansas City, Albuquerque, Flagstaff, and Los Angeles.
  • Empire Builder, which stops in Chicago, St. ...
  • California Zephyr, which stops in Chicago, Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Emeryville (San Francisco)


Which 4 states does Amtrak not serve?

Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska.