Pacific Surfliner pricing is dynamic, but the basics never change: one straight-forward coach fare, optional Business Class upgrades, plus a stack of year-round discounts. Use the chart and tips below to estimate your trip and save.
| Route | Miles | Low | High* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ↔ San Diego | 128 | $25 | $35 |
| Irvine ↔ San Diego | 88 | $23 | $30 |
| Los Angeles ↔ Santa Barbara | 103 | $25 | $31 |
| Fullerton ↔ San Luis Obispo | 208 | $39 | $57 |
† Fares sampled June 2025; subject to change. High* reflects peak & Flexible tier. Sources: official booking tool and Wanderu fare data.
Kids 2–12: Half off the lowest available adult fare. There is no longer a limit of one child per adult (as of February 2023).
Infants under 2: One infant travels free per paying adult and rides on the adult’s lap. Any additional infant pays the child fare.
These discounts are applied automatically when you add travelers—no promo code required.
The California Everyday Discount knocks 15% off any coach fare for riders 62 and older—no blackout dates.
Grab your ID: college and high-school travelers save 15% year-round on any Surfliner segment.
Riders with a disability get 15% off Surfliner fares year-round: that’s 5% on top of Amtrak’s national 10% disabled-adult discount. One companion per passenger can receive the same 15% off; companions must be at least 18.
To use the California Everyday Discount for Passengers with Disabilities, choose “Passenger with Disability” in the Adult passenger-type menu and enter promotion code V577. For help, call 800-USA-RAIL or ask at any staffed station and mention discount code V577.
Saver and Value tickets can be cancelled for a 10% fee up to 24 hours before departure. Flexible coach and Business Class are fully refundable until the train leaves.
No. Choose the best single promo; California Everyday discounts can't be combined with other offers.
Try the multi-ride 10-trip ticket (valid 60 days) or monthly passes for commuters—both offer ~30% savings versus single rides.
All information verified February 07, 2026. Check the official booking tool before purchase.