Amtrak has introduced a new Pet Program for the Southern California train route, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. Passengers can now bring dogs and cats weighing up to 20 pounds onboard for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points as of May 20, 2022. The rollout of the pet program is part of Amtrak Pacific Surfliner’s ongoing efforts to better serve the needs of passengers, providing more options for customers ahead of the summer travel season. With pets being an integral part of the family, customers can bring their pets, making traveling with a four-legged friend easy and enjoyable for the entire family. More information on the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Pet Program
The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with portions of the route hugging the Southern California coastline. All Pacific Surfliner trains feature comfortable, reclining seats with power outlets, Wi-Fi, bike and luggage racks, a free and generous baggage policy, and an onboard Market Café that offers fresh food, snacks, and beverages, including California wines, cocktails, and local craft beer.
In alignment with Amtrak’s national pet policy, a limited number of pet reservations are available per train and each customer is limited to one pet reservation per trip. Pets will be allowed in all cars, except for Business Class and the Café car. Pets must remain in a carrier at all times and carriers should remain under their seat. Amtrak continues to welcome service animals on board at no charge. More information and a complete list of travel guidelines can be found on Amtrak.com/Pets
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