Train Travel in California
Three corridor services — Pacific Surfliner, Capitol Corridor, San Joaquins — combine with three long-distance trains to give California the most intercity passenger rail of any U.S. state west of the Mississippi.
Passenger rail services with at least one stop in California.
Regularly served stations in our research index.
U.S. census/transit region for connecting service.
Routes serving California
The following passenger rail services call at one or more stations in California. Routes range from short-haul commuter rail systems to transcontinental long-distance trains; the table below sorts by service type.
Stations in California
The station index covers 33 facilities in California, from large urban union stations to rural flag stops.
Travel notes
California is part of the West region. Riders connecting between routes within the state can use any of the major hubs above for cross-platform or short-walk transfers, depending on the station. For onward travel beyond the rail network, intercity bus and connecting Thruway services often complement the train; consult the operator for current connecting itineraries.
Ticket types, on-board facilities and fare structures differ between Amtrak and each commuter operator; consult the operating agency for those details.