Pacific Surfliner ridership jumps 38% as California gas prices push travelers off I-5

Near-$6 gasoline is prompting more Californians to consider alternatives to driving, and one coastal rail line is seeing the effect.

Data show ridership on the Pacific Surfliner has climbed this summer as travelers weigh train tickets against the rising cost of making regional trips by car.

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