Private Car Service is pleased to announce a classic rail travel opportunity especially for Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026. Aboard a classic heavyweight railroad business car, we will be offering two round trip journeys between Los Angeles and San Diego.
The “Redwood Empire” was constructed by Pullman in 1923 as Car 33 for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. It features a rear observation lounge, two bedrooms, a full restroom (complete with shower), a master bedroom, dining room seating 8 guests, the crew room, along with the pantry and galley. Providing the railroad officials assigned the car as the moving office and entertainment space for staff and clients alike.
More than a century later, the car continues to meet Amtrak modern standards for operation, and retains much of that original design complete with wood interior. It is truly an elegant method of transportation.
Los Ángeles Union Station, the starting point of our journeys on February 14, 2026.
On Valentine’s Day, we will offer your choice of a morning or an afternoon departure from Los Angeles aboard the “Redwood Empire”.
The morning departure will leave Los Angeles at 6:10 am. arriving in San Diego at 9:04 am; it will then depart San Diego at 10:01 am, and arrive back into Los Angeles at 12:57 pm. Snacks and Brunch will be served aboard as well as hot and cold beverages.
The afternoon departure will leave Los Angles at 3:10 pm, arriving into San Diego at 6:04 pm; it will then depart San Diego at 7:01 pm, and arrive back into Los Angeles at 9:57 pm. Afternoon Tea and Supper will be served aboard as well as hot and cold beverages.
Each trip will be limited to 16 passengers aboard the “Redwood Empire”. Each trip is a complete and separate round trip between Los Angeles and San Diego. The price per person is $275.00 per person.
We hope that you will be able to join us aboard one of these Valentine’s Day classic rail travel adventures between Los Angeles and San Diego! For more information or to book your space, please contact us by e-mail to pullman@privatecarservice.net or by calling Roger Colton at 925-321-0023.
Can one go down in the morning and return it the afternoon?
Cruz:
The morning and afternoon trips are sold independently of one another. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate this request.
Im interested in the Valentines day trip to San Diego
Thanks Eric. Email sent to you.