Can you stretch a Coast Starlight ticket over multiple days?

In September myself and a friend will be travelling from LA up to San Francisco via train, stopping at San Luis Obispo (to see Pismo beach mainly) and later at Salinas (to travel to Monterey and Carmel).

I would like to take the Coast Starlight train because it (apparently) follows a very scenic route and lets up stop at some nice places. However, we want to stretch the journey out over several days (Friday to Tuesday).

Is it possible to buy one ticket (say, from LA to Emeryville) that will be valid for the several days we plan to travel up the coast, and just hop on/off the Coast Starlight at our stops? Or do we need to buy different tickets for each leg of the journey?

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Can you get on and off the Coast Starlight?

Can You Get On and Off the Coast Starlight. You can get on and off the Coast Starlight at fresh air break stops. There will be a fresh air break stop about every 4 hours while riding the train.

Why is Coast Starlight so slow?

Amtrak's Coast Starlight route from Seattle to Los Angeles is notoriously late. It has been known to run as much as 11 hours behind schedule, taking the romance out of train travel for even the most devoted fans. The source of the delays, according to some, is the company that owns the railroad tracks.

Which is better Pacific Surfliner vs Coast Starlight?

The Surfliner attracts local travelers, while the Coast Starlight attracts long-distance passengers. For a more interesting and overall better experience, I would take the Coast Starlight.

How long does the Coast Starlight take?

The route, called the Coast Starlight, takes 35 hours in total to wind through Washington state, cross Oregon and snake down the California coastline.

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