LOS ANGELES UNION STATION

7:30am - 8:30am | Curbside Baggage Handling at Front of Union Station
Check Baggage: Before arriving at the station, attach the large fluorescent yellow “Amtrak Group Baggage” tag your check baggage (this will be mailed to you). It will identify your destination as Eugene. Do not place medication inside the check baggage, as riders will not have access to them en-route.

Carry-on Luggage: Attach the small white Amtrak baggage tags to your carry-on luggage (this will also be mailed to you) and ensure that your sleeping Amtrak room assignment numbers are on it. Your carry-on luggage will be delivered to your Amtrak car.

8:30am | Los Angeles Pep Rally Begins
The USC Band and Song Girls will stage a pep rally at the Metropolitan Water Department patio next to Union Station.

9:30am | The Trojan Escort Begins
The band will lead the group through the station, tunnel and up the ramp to board the Amtrak Coast Starlight.

ONBOARD THE USC TRAIN
click here to download the Amtrak Coast Starlight schedule

Continental Breakfast
Available in the Pacific Parlour Car upon boarding.

Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner reservations will be scheduled by Amtrak staff. Times will vary.

Onboard Entertainment
Between meals, the Pacific Parlour Car is equipped with a full bar and lounge seating. Board games, cocktails, and great conversation happen throughout the trip in this car. Scheduled activities also take place in this car. In previous years, these activities have included trivia games, door prizes, wine tasting, trick-or-treating, and more.

Downstairs in the Pacific Parlour Car, passengers will find a movie theater. Movies for all ages will be scheduled throughout the trip.

The Observation Car gives passengers the opportunity to take in the sites during our trip. The scenery should not be missed; the Coast Starlight route travels through several beautiful parts of California that are not accessible to automobiles.

En-route Pep Rallies
The band will hold several pep rallies during the trip. These rallies will happen at key train stops along the way. Passengers are encouraged to join them in spreading Trojan Spirit up and down the West Coast.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch reservations will be scheduled by Amtrak staff. Times will vary, but our group will be given priority for lunch seating.

12:45pm | Train Arrives in Eugene, Oregon
The train is schedule to arrive at the Eugene Amtrak station at on Friday afternoon. The Eugene Hilton is only a couple of blocks from the Amtrak Station. Transportation will be provided for your luggage.

6:00pm | Pep Rally at Hilton Hotel
The USC Marching Band and Song Girls will perform a pep rally at the Hilton Hotel for USC Train passengers (and all of the University of Oregon Ducks within earshot — they like seeing the Beavers lose even more than we do).

Happy Hour | Eugene Hilton Hotel Bar
Continue to enjoy spirit and spirits with your fellow Trojans in the hotel bar, and then spend your evening enjoying beautiful downtown Eugene. There are lots of great local restaurants and shops to explore within a few blocks of the hotel.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Morning Transportation to Corvallis and Reser Stadium
Transportation to/from the USC Game is offered an additional charge.  If you’re interested in buying a seat, please contact dustin@usctrain.org.

Tailgating Party at Reser Stadium
The local USC Alumni Association organizes the “official” USC Tailgating party. Tickets can be purchased at http://alumni.usc.edu/football/oregon.php

Football Game
5:00pm | Football Game

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Have a safe trip home! Fight On!
Return transportation and airport shuttles are on-your-own. The hotel concierge can help you arrange for a shuttle service to the airport.

Tickets for this year’s USC at OSU game are pretty tough to come by, but the USC Train has acquired some tickets for our passengers. We will group seats together as much as possible, but parties larger than four may have to be broken up into smaller groups. These tickets can be purchased for $100 each during the train reservation process. Football game tickets are optional — passengers may use their own game tickets or not attend the game at all. Tickets are only available to train passengers.

• Sign Up for the USC Train & Buy Game Tickets
  

If you’re new to the USC Train, click here for info about the USC Train.

2010 USC TRAIN DATE
Depart on Thursday, November 18, 2010
USC at Oregon State University is on Saturday, November 20 , 2010
Click here for 2010 USC Train Itinerary

This year, the USC Train is back on its normal route to Eugene for the USC at University of Oregon game. As usual, every passenger will enjoy all the first class amenities and private sleeping cars onboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight, as well as fun Trojan activities and pep rallies along the way. This year is going to be better than ever!

As a USC Train passenger, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the comfortable Parlour Car (complete with movie theater and cocktail lounge) and a private sleeping cabin. USC Marching Band members and Song Girls will ride the rails with us and perform pep rallies at various train stops along the way. Click here for more information on what’s included with the trip.

Space is limited, and will fill quickly, so make your reservations early.

Need more information? Please call Dustin at (415) 517-5127 or e-mail webmaster@usctrain.org.

Fight On!
USC Train & WITFAWN Tours

USC Train 2009 from David Dibble on Vimeo.

Thank you David Dibble for making this fantastic video of our 2009 USC Train adventure.

If you’re new to the USC Train, click here for info about the USC Train.

2009 USC TRAIN DATE
Depart on Thursday, October 29, 2009
USC at Univ of Oregon Game is on Saturday, October 31 , 2009
Click here for 2009 USC Train Itinerary

This year, the USC Train is back on its normal route to Eugene for the USC at University of Oregon game.  As usual, every passenger will enjoy all the first class amenities and private sleeping cars onboard the Amtrak Coast Starlight, as well as fun Trojan activities and pep rallies along the way.  This year is going to be better than ever!

As a USC Train passenger, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the comfortable Parlour Car (complete with movie theater and cocktail lounge) and a private sleeping cabin. USC Marching Band members and Song Girls will ride the rails with us and perform pep rallies at various train stops along the way. Click here for more information on what’s included with the trip.

Space is limited, and will fill quickly, so make your reservations early.

Need more information? Please call Dustin at (415) 517-5127 or e-mail webmaster@usctrain.org.

Fight On!
USC Train & WITFAWN Tours

LOS ANGELES UNION STATION

7:30am - 8:30am | Curbside Baggage Handling at Front of Union Station
Check Baggage: Before arriving at the station, attach the large fluorescent yellow “Amtrak Group Baggage” tag your check baggage (this will be mailed to you). It will identify your destination as Eugene. Do not place medication inside the check baggage, as riders will not have access to them en-route.

Carry-on Luggage: Attach the small white Amtrak baggage tags to your carry-on luggage (this will also be mailed to you) and ensure that your sleeping Amtrak room assignment numbers are on it. Your carry-on luggage will be delivered to your Amtrak car.

8:30am | Los Angeles Pep Rally Begins
The USC Band and Song Girls will stage a pep rally at the Metropolitan Water Department patio next to Union Station.

9:30am | The Trojan Escort Begins
The band will lead the group through the station, tunnel and up the ramp to board the Amtrak Coast Starlight.

ONBOARD THE USC TRAIN
click here to download the Amtrak Coast Starlight schedule

Continental Breakfast
Available in the Pacific Parlour Car upon boarding.

Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner reservations will be scheduled by Amtrak staff. Times will vary.

Onboard Entertainment
Between meals, the Pacific Parlour Car is equipped with a full bar and lounge seating. Board games, cocktails, and great conversation happen throughout the trip in this car. Scheduled activities also take place in this car. In previous years, these activities have included trivia games, door prizes, wine tasting, trick-or-treating, and more.

Downstairs in the Pacific Parlour Car, passengers will find a movie theater. Movies for all ages will be scheduled throughout the trip.

The Observation Car gives passengers the opportunity to take in the sites during our trip. The scenery should not be missed; the Coast Starlight route travels through several beautiful parts of California that are not accessible to automobiles.

En-route Pep Rallies
The band will hold several pep rallies during the trip. These rallies will happen at key train stops along the way. Passengers are encouraged to join them in spreading Trojan Spirit up and down the West Coast.

Trick-or-Treating
There are usually a handful of children on the train, so we convert the first-class coaches into a Trick-or-Treat route for them to show off their costumes and collect a few sweets.  Please bring a bag of your favorite candy or snack along for them.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch reservations will be scheduled by Amtrak staff. Times will vary, but our group will be given priority for lunch seating.

12:45pm | Train Arrives in Eugene, Oregon
The train is schedule to arrive at the Eugene Amtrak station at on Friday afternoon.  The Eugene Hilton is only a couple of blocks from the Amtrak Station.  Transportation will be provided for your luggage.

6:00pm | Pep Rally at Hilton Hotel
The USC Marching Band and Song Girls will perform a pep rally at the Hilton Hotel for USC Train passengers (and all of the University of Oregon Ducks within earshot).

Happy Hour | Eugene Hilton Hotel Bar
Continue to enjoy spirit and spirits with your fellow Trojans in the hotel bar, and then spend your evening enjoying beautiful downtown Eugene.  There are lots of great local restaurants and shops to explore within a few blocks of the hotel.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009

Morning Transportation to Autzen Stadium at U of O
Transportation to/from the USC Game is offered an additional charge.  These details are still pending - more information will be available soon.

Tailgating Party at Autzen Stadium
The local USC Alumni Association organizes the “official” USC Tailgating party.  Tickets can be purchased at http://alumni.usc.edu/football/oregon.php

Football Game
5:00pm | Football Game

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Have a safe trip home! Fight On!
Return transportation and airport shuttles are on-your-own. The hotel concierge can help you arrange for a shuttle service to the airport.

David Dibble put his amazing skills to work for the USC Train again in 2008.  Thanks, David!

The “official” hotel of the 2009 USC Train is:

Eugene Hilton Hotel
66 East 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR, 97401

(541) 342-2000
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=EUGEHHF

The “official” hotels of the 2008 USC Train are:

LOS ANGELES UNION STATION

7:30am - 8:30am | Curbside Baggage Handling at Front of Union Station
Check Baggage: Before arriving at the station, attach the large fluorescent yellow “Amtrak Group Baggage” tag your check baggage (this will be mailed to you). It will identify your destination as either San Francisco or Palo Alto. Do not place your medication inside the check baggage as riders will not have access to them en-route.

Carry-on Luggage: Attach the small white Amtrak baggage tags to your carry-on luggage (also will be mailed to you) and ensure that your sleeping Amtrak room assignment numbers are on it. Your carry-on luggage will be delivered to your Amtrak car.

8:30am | Los Angeles Pep Rally Begins
The USC Band and Song Girls will stage a pep rally at the Metropolitan Water Department patio next to Union Station.

9:30am | The Trojan Escort Begins
The band will lead the group through the station, tunnel and up the ramp to board the Amtrak Coast Starlight.

ONBOARD THE USC TRAIN
click here to download the Amtrak Coast Starlight schedule

Continental Breakfast
Available in the Pacific Parlour Car upon boarding.

Lunch and Dinner
A waitlist for lunch and reservations for dinner. Times will vary.

Onboard Entertainment
Between meals, the Pacific Parlour Car is equipped with a full bar and lounge seating. Board games, cocktails, and great conversation happen throughout the trip in this car. Scheduled activities also take place in this car. In previous years, these activities have included trivia games, door prizes, wine tasting, trick-or-treating, and more.

Downstairs in the Pacific Parlour Car, passengers will find a movie theater. Movies for all ages will be scheduled throughout the trip.

The Observation Car gives passengers the opportunity to take in the sites during our trip. The scenery should not be missed; the Coast Starlight route travels through several beautiful parts of California that are not accessible to automobiles.

En-route Pep Rallies
The band will hold several pep rallies during the trip. These rallies will happen at key train stops along the way. Passengers are encouraged to join them in spreading Trojan Spirit up and down the West Coast.

9:32pm | Arrive at Oakland Station
All passengers will get off of the train at this stop. Passengers staying at the Stanford Park hotel in Menlo Park will be shuttled to their hotel. Passengers staying at the The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco will board a private bus to San Francisco at the San Jose Station.

10:00pm | Arrive at The Westin St. Francis in San Francisco
Passengers staying at The Westin St. Francis will check-in.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Explore San Francisco and Palo Alto on Your Own
Enjoy all that the beautiful Bay Area has to offer on Friday afternoon. Perhaps you can get a head-start on your Christmas shopping.

6:00pm - 8:00pm | USC Pep Rally at Union Square
The Union Square Pep Rally will kick-off in the Grand Ballroom of The Westin St. Francis hotel. Tickets to the rally can be purchased directly from USC Alumni Association (click here).

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008

Morning Transportation to Stanford
Transportation to the game can be purchased directly from USC Alumni Association (click here).

1:00pm | Tailgating Party at Stanford
Tailgating tickets can be purchased directly from USC Alumni Association (click here).

4:00pm | Football Game Begins
USC Train passengers can purchase game tickets on this website, or online at StubHub.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Have a safe trip home! Fight On!
Return transportation and airport shuttles are on-your-own. The BART Train is easily accessible from The Westin St. Francis, and it can easily and quickly take you to Oakland International Airport or San Francisco International Airport. San Francisco International Airport or Mineta San Jose International Airport are the closest major airports to the Stanford Park hotel in Palo Alto.