Enjoy quality time with the family and explore more of Southern California with a trip on the Pacific Surfliner. Have fun reading books, gazing out the window and playing games while traveling to amazing destinations such as San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and more. Onboard amenities such as a Café Car, Wi-Fi, power outlets and spacious seating offer a comfortable ride that both you and your kids will love.
Kids Ride Half Off
All children ages 2-12 are eligible for a 50% discount on the lowest available adult rail fare. As of February 2023, there is no longer a limit of one child per adult for the discount.
Infants Ride Free
One infant under the age of two may ride free with each passsenger paying an adult fare. Free infants ride on the lap of the adult. Additional infants per adult travel at the child fare.
Child and infant discounts are automatically applied when adding travelers to your booking – No Promo Code needed. Book your trip here or visit the Amtrak website. You can also call 800-USA-RAIL, visit a staffed station or use the Amtrak app.
OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Passengers 12 years of age and younger must travel with an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old*. All persons 13 years of age or older pay adult fares. The children's discount does not apply to Business Class. These upgrades are permitted upon payment of the full accommodation charges. The children's discount is not valid for travel on certain Amtrak Thruway connecting services. Amtrak reserves the right to require proof of age at any time. Children under 2 years old occupying a separate coach seat will be charged the fare for children aged 2-12 years. Children 13, 14 and 15 years old may travel as unaccompanied minors only under certain conditions. Reservations for unaccompanied minors cannot be made on Amtrak.com. Additional rules and restrictions apply. Visit the Unaccompanied Minors policy page for full details. Additional restrictions may apply. *Exception: A minor who is 16 or 17, who is a parent to children of any age, may bring those children without restriction. The 16- or 17-year-old must bring proof that he or she is the parent of the children.