Holiday History: Train Edition Whether it’s the old Hollywood movies or the romanticism of taking the scenic route, something about trains brings up nostalgia, especially around the holidays. Think holiday train rides with hot chocolate and visits from Santa. And from going to see elaborate train displays in shop windows to growing up with a […]

Supporting Small Business In Your Community This Season This holiday season may look a little different due to the pandemic, but that does not mean your holiday shopping has to! As businesses are being required to temporarily shut down and Californians are entering another shelter-in-place order, local small businesses are suffering. But you can help

Holiday Playlist! There’s nothing to get you in the holiday spirit like your favorite festive tunes! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, traveling with Amtrak San Joaquins, or celebrating at home, we’ve put together a list of old favorites and fresh finds for the perfect backdrop to your holiday season.   Here are our

These days, there’s no shortage of ways to keep yourself occupied while travelling. From audiobooks to movies, music and more, multi-hour trips can fly by!   But did you know that the San Joaquins Wi-Fi landing page also features exciting content, featured readings from local publications, promotional offers and more?   By connecting to the

It’s that time of the year again where we all look forward to the gastronomic delight of Thanksgiving. Whether it’s mash potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, turkey, or tofurky. Everyone has a favorite dish that they go back for seconds or even thirds for, making planning a pairing a bit tricky. Luckily the San Joaquins corridor

HONORING OUR VETERANS Each November, America pauses to recognize the courageous men and women whose service and sacrifice have secured our freedom. No state in our union is home to more veterans than California, and every single day, veterans are moving about the Golden State on the Amtrak San Joaquins. During World War II, some

HERE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVELS Although this holiday season might be a little different, we know you still have places to go. While we’re taking extra precautions on our end to make travel as safe and easy as possible this year, here are some things you can do to have a safe, relaxing and hassle-free

route 7’s additional roundtrip Attention passenger effective on Monday, November 9th, the SFC (Salesforce Plaza) bus stop will be moving a block and half up the street due to construction.  The construction impacting the current location is expected to last approximately 2 years.   Bus Stop Relocation Map recent blog posts Rider Alert: Riders Utilizing

ROUTE 7’S ADDITIONAL ROUNDTRIP Great news! Route 7 is now offering an additional roundtrip! If you plan to travel northbound make sure to book bus 6311 and if you are traveling southbound book bus 6316. Trains 711, 713, and 719 connect to Santa Rosa, and  trains 711 and 713 connect to stops north of Santa

At Amtrak San Joaquins we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for both our riders and employees. We are proud to welcome and celebrate a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, religions and worldviews. The San Joaquins corridor runs through the heart of California, an area that is incredibly culturally diverse, with more than 70