Experience the Anza Trail by Train

Trails and Rails volunteers give programs on select Amtrak lines across the country

NPS

Travel the Anza Trail on board the Amtrak Coast Starlight

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is proud to sponsor one of the nation's 17 Trails & Rails programs, an innovative partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak. From the observation car of Amtrak's Coast Starlight, you can experience California's magical landscape and history with volunteer docents as your guides. The Anza Trail's program runs summer weekends between Santa Barbara and San Jose.

Details

Activity

Guided Tours

Lounge in the Coast Starlight observation car and while enjoying the dramatic Pacific Ocean views, learn about the Juan Bautista de Anza expedition of 1775-1776 from volunteer historians and interpreters. 

Age(s)

All ages are welcome

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Only service animals and pets approved by Amtrak regulations are allowed.

Activity Fee

No

Trails and Rails program is free but all attendees must purchase an Amtrak Railway ticket.
Find prices and information: http://www.amtrak.com or 800-872-7245

Location

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station

The Trails & Rails program for the Anza Trail is offered in the observation cars on select northbound and southbound Coast Starlight services. Northbound programs start in Santa Barbara, ending in San Luis Obispo. Southbound programs begin in San Jose and also end in San Luis Obispo. 

 

The Anza Trail's Trails & Rails program is administered by the South Coast Railroad Museum of Goleta, CA. For questions about the program, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Becky Reid or call 805-500-6707.

Book your Coast Starlight ticket:
http://www.amtrak.com or 800-872-7245

Reservations

No

Reservations for the Trails and Rails program aboard the Coast Starlight are not required but all attendees must purchase an Amtrak Railway ticket.
Find prices and information: http://www.amtrak.com or 800-872-7245

Season

Summer

Time of Day

Day

Trails and Rails programs are offered on weekend routes.
For more information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Becky Reid or call 805-500-6707.

Accessibility Information

This program takes place on a Amtrak train car. For detailed accessibility information, please go to: https://www.amtrak.com/accessible-travel-services