Thursday, November 21, 2024 As the holiday season approaches, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is encouraging travelers to make advance bookings for the Thanksgiving period to ensure a smooth travel experience. While additional train cars will be added to expand seating capacity on select trains, early planning is highly recommended. Passengers are advised to secure tickets promptly and consider upgrading to Business Class for guaranteed seat reservations.
Complimentary Checked Baggage To accommodate the high volume of travelers, complimentary checked baggage will be available at select staffed Pacific Surfliner stations from Monday, November 25, through Monday, December 2. Suspension of Rail Programs To reduce overcrowding during the holiday rush, the following programs will be temporarily suspended: Flexible Ticket Changes Should plans change, passengers are encouraged to modify their reservations ahead of their scheduled departure. Changes can be made via the Amtrak app, website, or at staffed stations.
Enhanced Staffing Additional staff will be on hand to assist passengers during this peak period, including temporary support at the Oceanside Transit Center. Travelers are urged to plan ahead and follow these guidelines to enjoy a hassle-free journey this Thanksgiving season..