San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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STOCKTON, CA – March 5, 2024 – This morning the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) celebrated the launch of new, state-of-the-art Venture Cars for deployment across the Amtrak San Joaquins service. To highlight the significance of bringing these new rail cars into service, notable public figures, including […]
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Due to winter weather, Thruway Bus service has been cancelled between Colfax and Sparks, NV on Monday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 6.
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YARTS has been advised that Yosemite National Park will be closed to the public beginning at midnight this evening and will stay closed through Sunday, March 3rd at noon.
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Amtrak San Joaquins has partnered with Visit Oakland to provide a getaway package to the Black Joy Parade on February 25!
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Effective Monday, February 12, 2024, Thruway bus service to Santa Cruz will relocating to its new address: 603 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA.
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Attention Amtrak Passengers:
Bridge work being performed by BNSF Railway will affect San Joaquins service on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, as described below.
Amtrak San Joaquins has partnered with Visit Oakland to provide a getaway package to the Black Joy Parade on February 25!
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Amtrak San Joaquins is excited to partner with Downtown Martinez for the Holiday Sparkle Sip and Shop on November 25! This annual event, taking place Saturday from 1PM – 4PM, gives residents and visitors the chance to stroll downtown Martinez, choosing from over 25 wines to sip from while shopping […]
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Martinez, the birthplace of the world famous concoction, the Martini, has prolonged more luncheons, launched more jokes
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From its charming waterfront to its diverse culinary scene and abundant cultural attractions, Stockton, CA, is a true gem within the Central Valley. At Amtrak San Joaquins, we invite you to explore a city that embodies the true essence of Central California. Stockton has many fun shops, museums, activities, and restaurants to try and explore. Amtrak […]
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Escape the Central Valley heat and take Amtrak San Joaquins to Oakland for the day or weekend and explore The Town. Amtrak San Joaquins takes you right to Jack London Square which is full of restaurants, bars, shops, and more. Get your Amtrak San Joaquins ticket today! Read on for great destinations you can visit […]
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Yosemite National Park is a paradise for more than just nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers-people come from all over the world to stay at its historic hotels, tour local wineries, and enjoy the simple things, like stargazing, camping, and being among some of the oldest trees alive. Although nearly 75% of visitors come to the […]
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With Amtrak San Joaquins, it’s never been more affordable or convenient to make memories and experience all that California has to offer. And with our Everyday Discounts-like the Friends & Family deal and Kids ride Half-Off-you can save up to 50% on tickets! Stretch out with comfortable seating, enjoy free Wi-Fi, skip the traffic, and […]
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Celebrate Pride Month this June with an exciting journey through the San Joaquins corridor and beyond! Cities along our route will be hosting various unique and vibrant pride events.
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Juneteenth is the heartbeat of African American freedom and celebrations, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Amtrak San Joaquins and the Town of Allensworth, California.
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Time to celebrate, Mom! Bring her to brunch, take her wine tasting, or enjoy a local farmers market. Amtrak San Joaquins is here to get you where you want to go while being part of the fun.
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Join us in our new trail series! To honor Cinco de Mayo, we are starting with a Pan Dulce Trail. This blog will highlight several bakeries near our stations that make it super easy to plan your trip and satisfy that sweet tooth!
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Tucked away in Northern California, about 40 miles south of Sacramento, you’ll find a little town called Lodi which, for tourists, has so much to offer.
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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STOCKTON, CA – March 5, 2024 – This morning the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) celebrated the launch of new, state-of-the-art Venture Cars for deployment across the Amtrak San Joaquins service. To highlight the significance of bringing these new rail cars into service, notable public figures, including […]
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Due to winter weather, Thruway Bus service has been cancelled between Colfax and Sparks, NV on Monday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 6.
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YARTS has been advised that Yosemite National Park will be closed to the public beginning at midnight this evening and will stay closed through Sunday, March 3rd at noon.
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Effective Monday, February 12, 2024, Thruway bus service to Santa Cruz will relocating to its new address: 603 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA.
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Attention Amtrak Passengers:
Bridge work being performed by BNSF Railway will affect San Joaquins service on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, as described below.
Effective Monday, January 1, 2024, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will relocate to 401 Mission Street.
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Looking for plans this weekend? Take Amtrak San Joaquins to experience Oakland Style – a series of 50+ events that celebrates The Town’s art, fashion, music, cuisine, and culture.
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Celebrate Pride Month this June with an exciting journey through the San Joaquins corridor and beyond! Cities along our route will be hosting various unique and vibrant pride events.
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Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to take a break, and riding with us is the perfect thing to do as the weather warms up and the rain fades away. We are here to make the journey home or to any destination within California easier through Amtrak San Joaquins
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This week we want to highlight and recognize our Veterans and Military personnel. We are truly grateful to those who have served our country. Amtrak San Joaquins is proud to offer discounted travel for military personnel, offering a year-round 15% discount to all Veterans and active duty military personnel, their spouses, and dependents. We also welcome uniformed military personnel to the head of the ticket line.
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Spooky scary savings are still available with Amtrak San Joaquins! Feel extra festive? For the month of October, you can buy one ticket and get one FREE when you travel with Amtrak San Joaquins! Sit back and relax as we escort you to all the ghoulish and festive Halloween parties and activities throughout the region.
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The chillest music and arts festival is back this weekend at San Francisco’s world renowned Golden Gate Park. From the Amtrak San Joaquins bus stop on Mission Street, the park is just a 20-minute Uber/Lyft ride, or you can hop on MUNI and it’ll take you directly to the festival! You can also take the train into Emeryville (EMY) or Richmond (RIC) and then hop on BART for a cost-effective and safe trip to OSL!
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Who will win this year’s Battle of the Bay, the San Francisco Giants or the Oakland Athletics? Attendees can travel to the event with a 50% reduced ticket price to cheer on their favorite Bay Area team and watch as the two regional talents battle it out on the baseball field.
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The summer temperatures are heating up, and there’s no better way to beat the heat than to cool off with some fun and adventurous water activities. At Amtrak San Joaquins, we wanted to highlight some fun local activities along the San Joaquins route that will help you and your family combat the heat. Our Friends and Family discount is the perfect way to help get you to these fun destinations.
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Juneteenth has been gaining national traction and popularity in recent years. The day slavery ended in the United States was when the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas—making June 19th (Juneteenth) African American Independence Day or Freedom Day!
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Amtrak San Joaquins is your connection to some of the best local breweries in California for National Beer Day this April 7th! Let San Joaquins be your designated driver—with free Wi-Fi, spacious seating, a dining car (serving beer!) and no traffic. Plus, save when you bring your crew along for the ride with the Friends & Family Discount! Just use code V302 at checkout.
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Come out and celebrate Japanese culture at the 55th Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco April 9th-10th and April 16th-17th from 11-6pm!
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STOCKTON, CA – March 5, 2024 – This morning the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) celebrated the launch of new, state-of-the-art Venture Cars for deployment across the Amtrak San Joaquins service. To highlight the significance of bringing these new rail cars into service, notable public figures, including […]
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2023 STOCKTON, CA – To boost train ticket affordability and streamline service, Amtrak® San JoaquinsSM will offer savings for two types of travelers – customers booking early and for those that travel on off-peak trains. Beginning November 1, 2023, and concluding June 30, 2024, the pilot will provide […]
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Trains will bring visitors to celebrate site unique to California’s African American history
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Stockton, CA – Riders traveling on Amtrak’s San Joaquins Route 7, the Thruway Bus route extending from the Martinez Amtrak Station to Arcata (Cal Poly Humboldt) and encompassing a total of 18 stops, can now purchase bus-only tickets for all city pairs along the route.
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Attention Amtrak Customers
Mask requirements have recently been changed to recommended, but not required, onboard Amtrak Buses or Trains.
(October 14, Stockton, CA) – Beginning on October 18th, Amtrak San Joaquins will restore the service’s 6th round-trip, which includes train connections between Sacramento and Bakersfield. In addition to implementing reinstated train service between Stockton and Sacramento, Amtrak San Joaquins will also be updating several Thruway Bus routes throughout its network.
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(October 15, Stockton, CA) – Amtrak San Joaquins is pleased to announce that beginning October 18th, the Santa Monica Pier Thruway Bus stop, located at 1532 2nd Street, will serve as a new stop and terminus for Route 1c. Additionally, the provisions of SB 742 will be implemented on Route 1c, which was authored by Senator Ben Allen of Santa Monica, allowing the service to sell bus-only tickets for bus pairs along the route – including those to/from Santa Monica.
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Amtrak San Joaquins to Join Transportation Partners Across the Country to #SoundTheHorn to Honor All Essential Workers Coalition of transportation agencies join in solidarity to honor heroic workers across the country by giving two horn blasts at Noon PST on Thursday, April 16 (STOCKTON, Calif.) – April 16, 2020. The San Joaquins Joint […]
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6Tix Student Pass Save 30% Off The six-ride student pass is valid for a 365-day period. The San Joaquins student six-ride pass is valid for all students with student ID on San Joaquins trains between the San Francisco Bay Area / Sacramento to Bakersfield/Southern California. recent blog posts View All
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Take advantage of the great offer Amtrak San Joaquins has with it’s Friends and Family promotion. Buy one ticket at full price and get up to five tickets half off!
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct trackwork between Richmond and El Cerrito Del Norte stations on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, impacting service to those stations.
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Due to winter weather, Thruway Bus service has been cancelled between Colfax and Sparks, NV on Monday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 6.
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YARTS has been advised that Yosemite National Park will be closed to the public beginning at midnight this evening and will stay closed through Sunday, March 3rd at noon.
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Effective Monday, February 12, 2024, Thruway bus service to Santa Cruz will relocating to its new address: 603 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA.
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Attention Amtrak Passengers:
Bridge work being performed by BNSF Railway will affect San Joaquins service on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, as described below.
Effective Monday, January 1, 2024, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will relocate to 401 Mission Street.
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Effective Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will return to its normal pick-up/drop-off location at 555 Mission Street.
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Attention Amtrak San Joaquins Customers Bridge work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad will affect San Joaquins service on Monday, September 4, as described below. Schedule times listed on AmtrakSanJoaquins.com have been updated to reflect these changes. Monday, September 4 Train 703, which normally operates between Bakersfield and Sacramento, will bypass the station stop of Lodi […]
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Due to wet road conditions and possible flooding, Thruway Bus service between Bakersfield and Los Angeles will be suspended starting on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00p. Service will resume starting at 9:30a on Monday, August 21, 2023.
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Due to a construction project taking place at Los Angeles Union Station, the Thruway Bus Bays will not be accessible beginning May 22 through June 28, as described below:
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