This was truly one of the best holiday experiences I can ever remember. From the moment you step on…read morethe train, it feels like you're inside the real Polar Express. The decorations (outside and inside), the lights, the sounds, everything is done so well that you're instantly transported into the story. The performers were incredible. Real singers, real actors, fully committed to every moment. They kept the energy high and the kids (and adults!) completely captivated. Santa was absolutely amazing, warm, magical, and exactly who you want Santa to be. Parking was easy, the staff was organized and friendly, and everything flowed so smoothly. There wasn't a single stressful moment the entire time. If you're looking for something that genuinely captures the holiday spirit, this is it. A 10/10 experience that left us smiling the entire night. I would 100% go again.

For any fans of the Polar Express movie this is a must have experience. I know it's a bit of drive…read morefor us Bakersfield folks but if you're a kid of heart or just looking for that extra Christmas spirit for your little ones. Then the Polar Express train ride in Perris California is the golden ticket. We all put on matching pj's jumped on the 8pm train and watched as movie came to life in the 1 hour train journey. We left feeling happier than we jumped on. It truly was worth every penny we all agreed. The actors, singing and dancing were amazing. Every child on that train were hypnotized with amazement even then infants. It was truly a sight to watch. You can find tickets through the Southern California railway museum.

This is such a beautiful landmark railway…read more This is my second time visiting the railway and it's always beautiful to come and take a slow easy ride down to the other side of the streets. Note: get yourself a TAP card so that you don't have to pay $1.50 instead you only pay $.75 one way.

Celebrating 125 Years!!…read more Angels Flight, a 298 foot funicular / inclined plane, originally opened on December 31, 1901. It connects Hill Street with California and features two vintage cars, Sinai and Olivet. It is open from 6:45am-10pm every day! This was so fun I rode both cars - up, down and up again! $1.50 each way... such a deal! The ride itself takes less than a minute and besides a little shimmy and shake when the cars pass each other, it is a straight shot. You can pay with your metro card, debit/credit card or cash. It's a fairly streamlined process & you pay at the top. The gates for the funicular are automatic at the top and bottom of the hill & only the top is staffed by an employee. If you want to save $1.50, you can always walk up the nearly 300 stairs to the left of the funicular & get your steps in! Peace.

Lately the only time I'm utilizing this station is the connection of trains. Coming or going to…read morePalm Springs from LA. It's quite a big station and can be a bit intimidating if it's your first time walking through. Of course you have the main entrance that welcomes you with the station architecture. There's food stalls incase you have a little wait time and wanted something to eat. Starbucks is also located inside. Restroom are scattered but it seemed like the only ones I've found are along the hallway where the tracks are. A big hub where the Amtrak's meets and connects to the metro that takes throughout the city. Coming or going from Palm Springs is my connecting here whenever I'm not driving and dealing with traffic. You can also start here is you want to get around the city with the different color line train. Santa Monica, the valley, Pasadena, Long Beach are all accessible through the station here with the different color metro. There are a lot of tracks so make sure to read the screen where all the stations are marked to know which track your train is at. Not only the train, you can also catch the greyhound bus at this station. Depending on how the tracks run, it's a give or take if they're on time. This past experience, after we left the station heading towards Fullerton, train stopped for a good half hour as there was some kind of delay with the tracks. So you never know what you'll get.

This station reminds me of stations outside the country…read more It's old and has a ton of character. The one great thing about traveling by train is that you really don't need to be there until minutes before the train leaves unlike flying that requires you to go through TSA. I showed up 45 minutes before departure thinking they would open the train door 30 minutes before takeoff. They ended up opening the door 10 minutes before departure which was not enjoyable for all of us standing under the heat. It's very easy to get around here. Once you enter, there are lots of people ready to assist. The hallway leading to the platforms is only a couple minutes walk so even with luggage it's not that crazy. I highly recommend traveling by train to avoid traffic. Best of all, they do have WiFi so you can get work done.

Beautiful section of the train, so much history in the Lilly Belle car. It is not everyone that can…read moresit back here but every so often whether taking a tour or a special occasion you get the opportunity to sit here. I still have a special certificate I was given to celebrate my 21st birthday (been a few years, quit a few actually) and I never intend to cash that in. But I have had the opportunity to sit back here while on the Walk in Walt's Footsteps and it is amazing! So comfy and just special.

One of the most magical experiences any Disney fan can have is a ride on the Lilly Belle!…read more She is a Victorian era parlor car whose devour was originally overseen by Lillian Disney herself (fyi she is who the LB is named after)! Since her introduction, she has transported an Emperor, VIP guests and lucky Park guests alike around Disneyland. Being able to ride in the Lily Belle is a special treat that can happen if you are taking a specific Railroad associated Guided Tour, but know that if the temperatures are too high the day/time you are there they will not bring her out and you will NOT get to ride in it. Club 33 guests, VIP's and occasionally random lucky guests can get a chance to experience the Lilly Belle- if you are ever so inclined to receive an offer don't hesitate! The decor is rich and filled with history- no spoilers will be given here! Part of the fun of the experience is learning about these things while on your excursion! If you ever are presented with the opportunity to ride the Lilly Belle, do not hesitate! It's any Disney lovers experience of a lifetime!

My son went to a fifth birthday party and an hour in, this train showed up in the parking lot, from…read morea business called Trains on the Move. It was a colorful mini train with a driver in the engine trailing two train cars with two rows each, just big enough to fit a dozen small children. The kids went nuts for this train. There were too many of them to ride at once, but they took turns for the first few rides until some of them started to get bored and returned to the rest of the party. The remaining die-hards, including my son, kept the train full for the remainder of its contracted time. I think it was there for one hour, and my son was on board for more than 45 minutes. The parking lot was small, and the train had a tight route: two loops followed by a dizzying finale of mini-train donuts. The driver moved fast, swerving and accelerating to delight the children. They were all buckled in, with the driver checking himself before each departure, but it did feel a little bit dicey. I am not shocked that this Yelp page is mostly 5-star reviews, with a smattering of 1-stars due to child endangerment. (There appears to have been an incident in September 2017.) My boy and his friends had a blast, though, and no one was harmed by this hour of Trains on the Move. If you have little thrill seekers and moderate risk tolerance, your kids are guaranteed to love the speedy baby train.

Their communication ahead of the event should be a little more consistent amd proactive. But once…read morethey arrived, the kids had a really fun time. Abdul does a good job readying and driving the train, and was great with the kids.

Having a railroad spouse has made me have a respect for the railroad and a certain level of pride…read more My kids know their daddy is a railroader and he keeps trains moving. The kids love coming to the Barstow yard because they get to see where daddy works. It's not very often that we get to come out here but on the rare occasion it's always fun. I know the pain in the ass that the railroad can be, but I have always been grateful for the life it had provided for my children and I. Barstow is a railroad town and it's a fun adventure for train lovers. If you love trains this is the place for you. I always like seeing the hump yard and the large amount of activity around the yard. Working here probably isn't fun but I don't know. I have a railroad husband and brother who both seem to enjoy their jobs.

Loved the Conductor and the Train Attendant! But not the 2…read morehour delay! Amtrak customer service never contacted me back.

The Arctic station has such a lovely structural design and lights up at night. Quite easy to spot…read morefrom the distance! It's located right across from the Honda Center. This station is fairly clean and parking is easy to navigate and spacious. Few options of places to grab a snack inside the station. Parking is free but just make sure to fill out the overnight document online if you'll be leaving your car. The Amtrak trains are clean, especially the newer trains and have comfortable seats with trays. When going to SD love taking the train to relax or get some work done. Another bonus is that I get to skip over the traffic! I have encountered time changes and delays on a few trips so be sure to check on the app.

I have lived here many years but only taken the Coaster a handful of times…read more I was going down to Petco park for a Padres game and decided to give it a try. It is about an hour from Oceanside to the San Diego Santa Fe depot (about 20 minutes more than driving by car at 1030 am). There was an option for a day pass for $15 to take the Coaster down and back, but also to be able to use the Trolley as well. That was a good deal. Avoid a ticket and tap your Pronto card everytime you get on to a train or trolley. You get down to the Santa Fe Depot and you walk over to the trolley line and take the green or blue, green has less stops and it only takes like 10-14 minutes. The conductors do come by to check your tickets, so just make sure you tap your Pronto card everytime you get on to a train or trolley. I was able to leave the game with 2 outs to go and run to the trolley which was running late, and at about 407 got us over to the Santa Fe depot at 418 and we had to run to the Coaster that was leaving at 420 but we made it, even when I stopped to tap my pronto card. Enjoy the photos.

I've ridden the Coaster several times previously and always considered it the best train system…read morealong the California coast, but I rode it again recently and the Wi-Fi was out. Although, I had ridden it 2 days previously, and the Wi-Fi was out then also, on my next ride, I asked the conductor and he acted as if he wasn't aware of that and would report it. Also, at least 1/2 the bathrooms were out of order. That's a problem. I hope that's not a sign of deterioration.

Never having traveled on the LA metro before, wasn't certain what to expect?…read more Well I was super pleased! Not only did I make it to my destination on time, the train I was in was spotless clean! What a nice and smooth ride with quick stops along the way. My bff lives in Fontana, so I boarded at the Fontana train station, got lucky as I caught the last train into LA. Helpful tip, make sure you catch the last train into DTLA by 7pm or you'll have to wait until the morning. Fare was a reasonable price considering how expensive gas is right now. And the best part? You totally avoid any traffic ! I will definitely consider train travel within LA again

The most ridiculous public transportation system in the world is operated by Metrolink…read more Their equipment is old and filthy. Fares are expensive and come to realize lots of people riding the trains don't even buy ti kets, at all. Trains brake down often and when that happens you're on your own to figure a way to get to your destination.