I love taking the train! I take the train to my sister's from San luis obispo to Anahiem. The first part of the trip is just breath taking! It takes you along the coast through Santa Barbera. And at sun rise it is so pretty! But you have to read a book going through Los Angeles. So dirty and yucky not much to see. And they to serve beer and wine!. I believe it is $65.00 round trip. Which if I drove my truck down there it would cost more. It is a 4-6 hour car trip and 6 hours train. Not having to drive through LA is really nice!