Passenger and Tourist Trains in California

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Train Rides in California California has many tourist trains and is also served by Amtrak and regional commuter services. Spending a day riding the rails is a great way to discover the scenic beauty of the Golden State. Sit back and relax while enjoying the view. Rail routes were laid out years ago and travel areas not accessible by car. Some of the most scenic regions of the state can only be viewed by train. One day the golden state will be crossed by high speed rail systems. Until that time locals and visitors can enjoy these California historic railroads. Some cities such as San Francisco and San Diego have extensive rail systems that let you see all the attractions letting you leave your car at the hotel or home. So if your looking for an adventure to enjoy with the family minus the long lines of traffic hop aboard one of California's scenic railways and enjoy the view.

		Skunk Train: Fort Bragg - The Skunk line runs 40 miles from Fort Bragg on the coast to Willits. Along the way, the tracks cross some 30 bridges and trestles and pass through two mountain tunnels.
		Niles Canyon Railway - The Pacific Locomotive Association’s Niles Canyon Railway offers train rides to the public year round from the 1880’s depot in Sunol, California. Rail Bus and Caboose rentals.
		Roaring Camp Railroad: Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific RR operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. Roaring Camp takes you on a trip through the redwoods.
	Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad An exciting 4-mile railroad excursion at Yosemite Park's south gate on highway 41. Ride into history where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra mountains.	Napa Valley Wine Train - A 36-mile round-trip between Napa and St. Helena The train has three different styles of restaurants during the three hour excursions, Champagne Vista Dome, Gourmet Express and Silverado Grill.
	Shasta Summit Dinner Train: McCloud The Shasta Sunset Dinner Train operates over the historic McCloud Railway. Steep grades, sharp curves and a unique "switch back" are part of this trains experience.	Western Railway Museum: Suisun Experience California as it was 100 years ago.Take an electric train trip over the original historic main line of the Sacramento Railway
	Sierra Railroad: Oakdale - Provides visitors an opportunity to travel on the historic Sierra Railroad while enjoying a delicious meal and beautiful countryside. One of the west's best dinner trains.	Orange Empire Railway Museum The museum operates a railway where visitors can ride on the classic streetcars, passenger trains and other equipment of Southern California's railroad past.
	Fillmore and Western Railway Weekend dine and ride or enjoy a sightseeing excursion. A ten mile round trip through the agricultural rich Heritage Valley. The train stops at Santa Paula for a one hour break.	Redwood Valley Railway The Redwood Valley railway is located in Tilden Park, Berkeley, California. The 12 minute ride takes you on an excursion through the hills of the park with views of the valley and the bay. Fun family train ride
	Pacific Southwest Railway Campo Regularly scheduled rail excursions to Tecate, Mexico or a round-trip to Miller Creek.The Museum offers an on-line history of railroads with attention paid to the San Diego area.	Railtown 1897 State Historic Park - This one-of-a-kind attraction combines industrial heritage and railroad history with the lore of Hollywood's film industry. Tour the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse. Ride behind a steam train.
	Amtrak California - Running passenger trains along three major routes in California: Pacific Surf Liner, the San Joaquins, and the Capital Corridor. Travel by rail and avoid the heavy traffic while enjoying scenic California .	Sacramento River Train The train takes you from Woodland to Sacramento through farmland along the Sacramento River and over an 8,000-foot long trestle. Fun relaxing train trip.