Amtrak Train or Other Trains to Con?

[MetalBrony666 30]

Which Amtrak train or other train line goes from Los Angeles to the conventions location? Does anyone know or has any ridden the train over there and back? I am thinking of going to this convention by train.

[Equus 91]

Amtrak's Coast Starlight goes from LA to Seattle and makes a stop in San Francisco (technically Emeryville, which is a 45-minute bus trip from the convention center) and shouldn't be that expensive, compared to flying. I take the Amtrak Crescent from Birmingham to Baltimore for Bronycon every year and it's a ton of fun. I also considered taking the train from here to San Francisco (via Memphis and Chicago) for Babscon... but that would take almost three days altogether. X3

[Starlighty 948]

I have riddin the coast starlight train a lot and its one of the best trains... The people are really nice and they have a good food.. Though its a little pricey..

[Wingnut 6,990]

There is no direct train from LA to San Francisco itself or Burlingame where Babscon is being held.  The closest stops are Coast Starlight stops like San Jose, Jack London Square, or Emeryville and transferring to local transit or taxis from there.  Another option from Los Angeles is the San Joaquin which runs several times each day.  But this train only runs from Oakland and Emeryville to Bakersfield and requires riders to take a bus the rest of the way.  It will take a bit of planning, but reaching Babscon by train is definitely feasible.  The San Fran Bay area has one of the most comprehensive transit systems in the country. 

[OtakuBrony 349]

Howdy folks!

 

I was thinking taking Amtrak and stopping in San Jose then Take CalTrain into Burlingame Station then take a cab to the hotel.

Fer those who are not familiar with CalTrain heres their website.

www.caltrain.com

 

Hope this helps