Fee applies
Experience the Anza Trail by Train
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Experience the Anza Trail with NPS volunteer historians and interpreters on board Amtrak's Coast Starlight between Santa Barbara and San Jose.
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.
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Guided ToursColonization and SettlementExplorers and ExpeditionsHispanic American HeritageImmigrationLatino American HeritageMigrationsTrailsTrains and Railroadsanza trailnational historic trailAmtrakTrails and RailsJUBArailroad historySpanish Colonial HistoryCalifornia
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Duration Details
The Trails & Rails Anza Trail program lasts the duration between the Santa Barbara Amtrak Station and the San Luis Obispo Amtrak Station on the northbound Coast Starlight; and the duration between the San Jose Amtrak Station and the San Luis Obispo station on the southbound route.
Fees
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
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Summer
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
This program takes place on a Amtrak train car. For detailed accessibility information, please go to: https://www.amtrak.com/accessible-travel-services
Pets
Yes — Only service animals and pets approved by Amtrak regulations are allowed.
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
Age Info
All ages are welcome
Location
Santa Barbara Amtrak Station