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Jump On The Railroad Train to The San Diego Area To Enjoy A Leisurely Vacation
November 13, 2009
An Amtrak vacation is something you might consider for your next vacation, particularly if that is something you’ve never tried before. Many North American destination cities are easily accessible by train. Getting there can be half the fun on some of the more scenic routes.
San Diego is one of the best-known and most appreciated vacation targets in the country It is easy to take a train to the historic station and then use public transit for getting around locally. San Diego is spread out over a smaller geographical area than other parts of SoCal, notably Los Angeles. You can even get around to a lot of vacation attractions by walking if you enjoy that.
San Diego is really loaded with interesting places to visit. Visiting all of the beaches, museums, historical attractions and other amusements could truly take weeks. There certainly would be no problem filling a busy week of vacation in this beach-oriented city. The weather in the summer is particularly appealing, with a moderate sea breeze cooling things off.
Continuing your train travel up the West Coast past Los Angeles would be an option if you would like to plan an even more substantial trip. AmTrak runs from the downtown San Diego station to downtown Los Angeles Union Station with a few stops in between. By doing any of the above, it would be reasonable to engage in a one- or two-week vacation without using a car.
Don’t forget that a trip by train can add several days on to the total schedule compared to flying, but if you have the right mindset the traveling can be part of the overall enjoyment of the trip.
