California - Travel Information Getting around (and to) California

By Train:
There are numerous Amtrak trains connecting LA and San Diego, with a stop at Fullerton for buses to Disneyland, and one daily service running up the coast from LA, stops at Oakland and Emeryville, the nearest stations to San Francisco, and continues via Sacramento to Seattle.
Another line from Oakland runs along the Central Valley, but only connects with LA by bus. Cross-country routes leave LA for Florida (the Sunset Limited via Tucson, Houston and New Orleans) and for Chicago (the Southwest Chief daily via Flagstaff, Albuquerque and Kansas City). Oakland has its own direct service to Chicago. Visitors can save on fares greatly by using the Rail Pass program. Greyhound and Green Tortoise buses link all the main cities.

By Car:
You can explore and enjoy California to the full in a car. You cannot imagine exploring cities such as Los Angeles without the automobile. To drive down the coastal freeways invites irresistible mental images of Beach Boys-style cruising. Car rental in California is among the cheapest in the country and the savings made by easy access to campgrounds and chain motels can easily offset the initial cost.

By Air:
With nine airports functioning in California, it is well connected by air services running from the airports. For quick hops between the major cities - especially LA and San Francisco - you cannot beat flying. Services are extremely frequent at competitive prices and if you are a frequent flyer than take advantage of off-peak deals.
Note Regular scheduled fares are high.

By Cycling:
Traveling long-distance in a cycle can be interesting. Cycling from north to south, especially during summer time, with wind blowing on your face can make all the difference.
Be careful if you cycle along the coast on Hwy-1: it has heavy traffic, tight curves and is prone to fog. Nevertheless, you can enjoy some of the most stunning views.