Few places in the world can rival the beauty and majesty of the Pacific coast of the United States, from the sandy shores of Coronado in San Diego, California, to the breathtaking fjords of Alaska.
Since the invention of the automobile, Americans have enjoyed driving along the coast, with Coastal Rt. 1 serving as one of the most scenic drives in the United States. However, as America has grown in population, this quaint drive along the two-lane Route 1 has become increasingly impractical and often clogs due to traffic or blockage from natural disasters.
Amtrak offers an ideal alternative for those looking to avoid driving up or down the coast, with the Coast Starlight Route offering passengers a scenic journey along the Pacific Coast without all the headaches that come with driving or fl