Coaster EASY TRAIN EXCURSIONS TAKE A TRIP FROM THE URBAN CENTERS-NO DRIVER REQUIRED DESTINATION: San Diego to Solana Beach DURATION: 39 min on the Coaster Get a taste of North County living by way of this charming beach town. Walk along the sand at Fletcher Cove before grabbing wild blueberry pancakes at The Naked Cafe and shopping for decor along Cedros Avenue. DESTINATION: Los Angeles to Palm Springs DURATION: 2 hrs 36 min on the Sunset Limited Spend the night in this glitzy desert city. Catch a cab downtown to explore Palm Springs Art Museum and the sculptures at Robolights. Grab dinner on the patio at Farm before tucking in at the Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn. DESTINATION: San Francisco to Palo Alto DURATION: 46 min on Caltrain A short trip takes you to this scenic San Francisco Peninsula hub. From the station, walk to Stanford University through the Rodin Sculpture Garden and iconic Oval. Try the whimsical prix fixe at Bird Dog, which marries California flavors with Japanese influences. DESTINATION: Sacramento to Bakersfield DURATION: 5 hrs 31 min on the San Joaquins Pick your own fruit at Central Valley farms along this journey south. Stop in Fresno to tour the subterranean world of Forestiere Underground Gardens, or continue to Bakersfield to hike in Kern River Canyon. DESTINATION: Sacramento to Truckee DURATION: 3 hrs 21 min on the California Zephyr With views of snowcapped peaks, this journey is part of the adventure. Once in town, walk past Old West-style storefronts and hike the Trout Creek Trail. The eco-friendly Cedar House makes an excellent basecamp.http://riverfoxtrain.com http://www.skunktrain.com