About the Route
Route 7 is one of the most exciting routes the San Joaquins has to offer. With 18 convenient stops, you can explore some of the best parks and nature reserves, wineries, restaurants, and attractions in Northern California. Head to Napa where you’ll experience hundreds of wineries, world class cuisine, and boutique hotels; walk among some of the oldest living things in the world in the redwood forests; or go to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to get your heart racing on the roller coasters and rides. And along the route, you can also stop by incredible coffee shops, unique breweries, great museums and beautiful parks.
The Stops and Schedule
With Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7, you can discover internationally-acclaimed Napa wineries, ride the 131-year-old Willits Historic Skunk Train through the scenic redwood forest or get your thrills at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Route 7 connects to the train at the Martinez Amtrak station. With 18 convenient stops, including Cal Poly Humboldt, it’s an easy and relaxing way to explore Northern California. Amtrak San Joaquins is now offering bus-only tickets on Route 7. Tickets must be purchased in advance on AmtrakSanJoaquins.com, the Amtrak app or website, by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL or purchased at a staffed Amtrak train station. Bus drivers cannot accept cash or credit cards.
Martinez
Napa
Santa Rosa
Arcata
Itinerary Ideas
- John Muir National
- Historic Site
- Six Flags Discovery
- Kingdom
- Roxx on Main
- States Coffee
- Moschetti Artisan Coffee
- Roaster
Itinerary Ideas
- Balloons Above the Valley balloon tour
- Calistoga Mud Baths
- The French Laundry
- Stomp Grapes at Sterling Winery
- Oxbow Public Market
- Napa Valley Bike Tours & Rentals
- Barnhouse Napa Brews
- Napastak
- Alpha Omega Collective
- Rebel Vintners
- Be Bubbly Napa Valley
- Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
- Hop Creek Pub
- Tacos el Muchacho Alegre
- Contino Provisions
- Cordeiro’s Steakhouse
Itinerary Ideas
- Arcata Community Forest
- Redwood Park
- Sequoia Park
- Humboldt Botanical Garden
- Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop
- Humboldt Redwoods State Park
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Redwood Sky Walk
- Confusion Hill
- Richardson Grove State Park
- Drive-Thru Tree Park
- Van Damme State Park
- The Skunk Train
- Mendocino Headlands State Park
- Mendocino County Museum
- Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
- Point Cabrillo Light Station
- Trish’s Out-of-the-Way Cafe
- The Peg House
- Wildwood Waffles
- Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
- Amigas Burritos Mexican Restaurant
- Los Bagels
- Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
- Familia Cafe
Itinerary Ideas
- Arcata Community Forest
- Redwood Park
- Sequoia Park
- Humboldt Botanical Garden
- Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop
- Humboldt Redwoods State Park
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Redwood Sky Walk
- Confusion Hill
- Richardson Grove State Park
- Drive-Thru Tree Park
- Van Damme State Park
- The Skunk Train
- Mendocino Headlands State Park
- Mendocino County Museum
- Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
- Point Cabrillo Light Station
- Trish’s Out-of-the-Way Cafe
- The Peg House
- Wildwood Waffles
- Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
- Amigas Burritos Mexican Restaurant
- Los Bagels
- Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
- Familia Cafe
Itinerary Ideas
- Explore the Majestic Redwoods on the Skunk Train’s Wolf Tree TurnAmtrak San Joaquins riders save 20% using the discount code AMrideBoard the Skunk Train’s Wolf Tree Turn train at the same location as the Amtrak San Joaquins bus and take a train ride unlike any other. This 2-hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you will pass through Tunnel #2 and descend into the redwood-thick Noyo River Canyon – an amazing ecological wonderland, and an excellent opportunity to discover the mighty giants that made Mendocino County famous.The Southbound Amtrak Route 7 bus arrives at the Willits Skunk Train depot at 10:15am and 1:30pm, allowing for a quick but convenient transfer for travelers from Fortuna, Leggett, and Laytonville. Following the 2-hour Wolf Tree Turn journey, the returning northbound bus departs the Depot at 2:35pm and 5:45pm.Enjoy a relaxing day aboard the San Joaquins Thruway Bus and Skunk Train. Don’t forget to save on the San Joaquins by applying any of our discounts and save on the Skunk Train by using the discount code AMride.Learn more at the Skunk Train website.
Itinerary Ideas
Carson Mansion
Distance: Approx. 1 mile
Connection Options:
Public Transit: 3-minute journey (in between a 2-minute walk to 5th St. & D St. and a 5-minute walk from 5th St. & O St.) on the Redwood Transit System
Rideshare: Lyft/Uber
Micthell Grove
Distance: Approx. 5.8 miles
Connection Options
Rideshare: Lyft/Uber
Sequoia Park Zoo
Distance: Approx. 3 miles
Connection Options
Public Transit: 444-minute journey (after a 3-minute walk to 7th St. & C St.) on the Red Route operated by Eureka Transit Service
Rideshare: Lyft/Uber
Amenities Onboard our Buses
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioned cabins
Individual lighting, reclining seats & no middle seats
Outlets at every seat
Clean bathrooms
Guaranteed connections
if your train is running late, our Thruway Buses will wait for you, ensuring you arrive as early as possible.
