August is National Picnic Month and though we may be in the middle of a heat wave, it is the perfect […]

San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Launches Environmental Review for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project Expanding commuter and intercity passenger rail service in Northern California to further link the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento and Bay Area   Stockton, CA – On Wednesday, August 19, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) officially launched the environmental review process for Stockton

Route 10 to Las Vegas! When you’re ready to travel, Las Vegas is ready to play. We have resumed service to two stops on Route 10 along the Las Vegas strip. Now booking for essential and future travel. Visit https://amtraksanjoaquins.com/thruway-bus/route-10-2/  for more info.

Spend a Summer Staycation in Oakland & San Francisco! Spend some time in The City AND The Town with Amtrak San Joaquins. The train takes you right to Jack London Square in Oakland, and from there you can explore all of what Oakland and San Francisco have to offer without leaving a 10-miles radius! OAKLAND

ATTENTION RIDERS – AMTRAK SAN JOAQUINS THRUWAY BUS SERVICE CHANGES BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2020 The coronavirus crisis and economic downturn has resulted in a significant decline in ridership and revenue for Amtrak San Joaquins. Many of the San Joaquins Thruway Bus routes, which were once cost-effective and servicing thousands of riders daily, have seen a

Fourth of July Fun During the Summer of COVID As COVID-19 have spurred cancellations to annual 4th of July parades, events, and fireworks, this year’s Independence Day celebrations will be a bit different. And though public events have been canceled, the fun doesn’t have to stop! We’ve compiled a list of fun activities and tasty

Celebrate dad this year with some outdoor activities! Visit the Dow Wetlands Preserve in Antioch. The Wetlands features miles of trails, observation decks, benches, and beautiful views of the Delta. Made up of 471 acres of undeveloped land with a 30-acre beaver pond and grasslands, visitors can spot beavers, river otters, minks, and over 130

Amtrak San Joaquins is Connecting You to California – Safely When Coronavirus (COVID-19) hit California, it hit our beloved train travel especially hard. Following severe travel restrictions along the Amtrak San Joaquins corridor, we were forced to reduce service to comply and account for a steep drop in ridership while maintaining appropriate social distancing aboard

Though COVID-19 is keeping us from traveling and seeing everything the Central Valley has to offer, there are still tons of unique experiences you can check out from the comfort of your home. It might not be quite as cool as riding the rails and seeing it in person, but it’s often times the next

The Big Screen Taking little trips up and down California is one of life’s simple pleasures – and it’s a real bummer we can’t explore our state in person right now. But one benefit of being so close to Hollywood is that the San Joaquin Valley and its surrounding areas have served as backdrops to