Does the Surfliner go to San Diego airport?

The Pacific Surfliner can connect you to the airports in San Diego, Los Angeles and Burbank.



The Pacific Surfliner train does not stop directly inside San Diego International Airport (SAN), but it provides a very easy connection via the San Diego Flyer. To reach the airport, you should take the Surfliner to the Old Town Transit Center (the stop just before the downtown Santa Fe Depot). From there, you can hop on the San Diego Flyer, which is a free electric shuttle that runs every 20 to 30 minutes and drops you off directly at Terminals 1 and 2. Alternatively, you can take the train to the final Santa Fe Depot stop and take a quick 10-minute taxi or rideshare to the airport. In 2026, the free Old Town shuttle remains the most popular "budget-friendly" and eco-conscious way for travelers to bridge the small gap between the scenic coastal rail line and their departing flights.

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Amtrak is the contracted operator of the Pacific Surfliner service. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provides management and administrative support to the LOSSAN Agency.

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The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor has been under construction since September 2022 as crews worked to fix tracks near San Clemente. Storms last fall shifted coastal tracks in the area, prompting authorities to suspend service from Oceanside to Irvine.

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Fridays and Sundays are typically the busiest travel days on the Pacific Surfliner, especially on the 700-series trains between Los Angeles and San Diego. Consider choosing one of the 500-series trains instead, which are typically less busy, or if your travel plans allow, ride midweek or mid-day when it's less crowded.

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“Generally speaking, traveling by plane is faster and more convenient, but can be more expensive and stressful. On the other hand, traveling by train is usually cheaper and more comfortable, but can take much longer.”

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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Many of the lines don't make any money or are operated at a loss. To accommodate the money-losing routes, Amtrak uses profits from its popular lines, such as the Northeast Corridor. Since this is one of the most popular routes, Amtrak can charge higher prices and send those profits to other, less profitable lines.

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