Pick Pacific Surfliner for the Strawberry Festival
Pick Pacific Surfliner for the Strawberry Festival
Kids Ride Free*
The California Strawberry Festival is returning to the Ventura County Fairgrounds, May 16–17, and the Pacific Surfliner is the best way to get there:
- The train drops you off at the Ventura station — just a one-minute walk to the Fairgrounds.
- Daily trains connect to the Fairgrounds from counties including San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
- You can trade traffic and parking hassles for a fun ride along the coast.
- *Best of all, up to three children (ages 12 and younger) ride free with each paying adult.
More Reasons to Take Pacific Surfliner
- There’s no need for pit stops — we have restrooms on board.
- You can get out of your seat and move around on the train anytime.
- We’ve got snacks (you can purchase them from the onboard Market Cafe or bring your own).
Festival Attractions — There’s Something for Everyone
- Unique culinary creations and drinks
- Live music, kids’ shows and other entertainment
- More than 150 arts-and-crafts vendors
- Obstacle courses for kids and adults
And, Once Again, Kids Ages 2 to 12 Ride Free!
Book early or same day. Offer valid for sale from April 15 to May 17, 2026, and for travel on May 16 and May 17, 2026.
Select at least one (1) "Adult" and up to three (3) "Child" travelers. The discount will automatically be applied from this page. Use code V817 when booking on the Amtrak app.
- Promotion Code: V817.
- Valid for up to three (3) free children (ages 2-12) accompanied by a regular full adult passenger.
- The accompanying adult must travel on the same itinerary and dates as the eligible children.
- Changes and Cancellation rules of the fare purchase apply.
- Valid for travel on Pacific Surfliner and Amtrak Connection buses (except 7000-8999 series).
- Travel is valid to Ventura, CA and return only.
- Coach and Business Class.
- Valid for Sale: April 15, 2026 – May 17, 2026.
- Valid for Travel: May 16, 2026 – May 17, 2026.
- Not combinable with any other discount offer.
- Seating is limited and may not be available on all trains, dates, or departures.
- Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Subject to any restrictions, blackouts and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
- Valid for Group Bookings with no additional discount.
- Other restrictions may apply.
- Not valid on bookings made with Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
- Not valid on Points & Cash bookings.
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