Regional and long-distance Amtrak trains travel along or near the West Coast of the United States. It’s easy to reach major cities from San Diego to Seattle, and there are five routes that travel cross-country to either Chicago or New Orleans. See the list of West Coast Amtrak routes below to learn more.
*Long-distance trains
| Route | West Coast Service Area |
| Amtrak Cascades | Oregon, Washington, Vancouver BC |
| California Zephyr* | Northern California |
| Capitol Corridor | Northern California |
| Coast Starlight* | California, Oregon, Washington |
| Empire Builder* | Oregon, Washington |
| Pacific Surfliner | Southern California |
| San Joaquins | Northern California, Central Valley |
| Southwest Chief* | Southern California |
| Sunset Limited* | Southern California |
| Texas Eagle* | Southern California |
More Information
- Most scenic West Coast Amtrak routes
- Pacific Surfliner vs Coast Starlight
- Los Angeles to San Francisco on Amtrak
- 10 best stops on the Coast Starlight
- 10 attractions on the Sunset Limited route to plan a trip around
- 10 attractions on the Southwest Chief route to plan a trip around
Top photo credit: Nick Chill (Pacific Surliner train in Southern California)
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