Common questions

Where does the Capitol Corridor go?

Where does the Capitol Corridor go?

Capitol Corridor has 18 stations between San Jose and Placer County, including bus connections to San Francisco and destinations across Northern California.

Does Amtrak operate on weekends?

Yes! Our trains do operate on the weekends.

How much is Amtrak from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Which train should you take from Sacramento to San Francisco?

Train Daily Trips Avg. Price
Amtrak 11 $32.72

How much does an Amtrak ticket cost?

Typical costs: City-to-city train tickets on Amtrak[3] typically cost $20-$400 one way, depending on total distance and how early tickets are booked.

Is Capitol Corridor same as Amtrak?

The Capitol Corridor is a 168-mile (270 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak between San Jose and Auburn, California.

Can you use Clipper card on Capitol Corridor?

The Clipper card is accepted on many Capitol Corridor Connections, including: BART. SF Muni. San Francisco Bay Ferry.

Is Amtrak train or bus?

Bus, Van, Taxi, Commuter Train or Ferry Dedicated buses carry Amtrak passengers only; coordinated buses operate on individual carrier schedules but create easy access to the Amtrak network.

Does Amtrak go into San Francisco?

You can take a short day trip to San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento, or experience the ease of travel simply by boarding an Amtrak long-distance train. Book your train today to take on a memorable journey.

How long is the Capitol Corridor?

168-mile
The Capitol Corridor is a 168-mile (270 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak between San Jose and Auburn, California.

Where does the Capitol Corridor train run from?

The Capitol Corridor is a 168-mile (270 km) passenger train route operated by Amtrak between San Jose and Auburn, California. Most trains operate between San Jose and Sacramento, roughly parallel to Interstate 880 and Interstate 80. One round trip per day runs from Oakland through the eastern Sacramento suburbs…

Where is the Capitol Corridor in San Jose?

Capitol Corridor Bay Area & N. California Rail Transportation Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger rail service that operates between Silicon Valley/San Jose and the Sacramento region. Commute or explore with us. Coronavirus Update: Click Here for Updates to Capitol Corridor Service HELPFirst time rider? click here Search Menu Plan Your Trip

Who are the owners of the Capitol Corridor?

The CCJPA contracts with the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District to provide day-to-day management, and Amtrak to operate and maintain the rolling stock (locomotives and passenger cars). The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) provides the funding and also owns the rolling stock.

When is the Capitol Corridor going to be restored?

In response to low ridership as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Capitol Corridor schedule was reduced to five daily trips on March 21, 2020 with discontinued Auburn service and many trips ending in Oakland. Three runs were added back on June 1 and Auburn service restored.