College Connections

CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE CONNECTION FOR UC MERCED STUDENTS

Amtrak San Joaquins’ provides UC Merced students with a convenient and affordable connection to the statewide train and Thruway Bus network. On the San Joaquins, students can save time and money, catch up on homework using the onboard wi-fi, or just relax by kicking back on the comfortable spacious seating.

Connection Information:
The train and Thruway Bus arrives at the Merced Amtrak Station. Students can utilize the UC Shuttle which stops at the station Monday through Friday.

Visit the UC Merced Transit page here:
https://taps.ucmerced.edu/alternative-transportation/other/train

A Convenient and Affordable Connection option for CSU Sacramento

Amtrak San Joaquins’ provides CSU Sacramento students with a convenient and affordable connection to the statewide train and Thruway Bus network. On the San Joaquins, students can save time and money, catch up on homework using the onboard wi-fi, or just relax by kicking back on the comfortable spacious seating.

Connection Information:
The train and Thruway Bus arrives at the Sacramento Valley Station in Downtown Sacramento. Students can make the final connection to campus via rideshare or by utilizing the Sacramento Regional Transit Gold Line, which arrives directly on campus.

A Convenient and Affordable Connection option for CSU Fresno

Amtrak San Joaquins’ provides CSU Fresno students with a convenient and affordable connection to the statewide train and Thruway Bus network. On the San Joaquins, students can save time and money, catch up on homework using the onboard wi-fi, or just relax by kicking back on the comfortable spacious seating.

Connection Information:
The train and Thruway Bus arrives at the Fresno Amtrak station in Downtown Fresno. Students can make the final connection to campus via rideshare or by utilizing Fresno Public Transportation (FAX) options.

UC Berkley Students Arrive on Campus

UC Berkeley students from all over California can easily get to and from campus with Amtrak San Joaquins! Whether you are going back home for the holidays or planning a trip outside the Bay Area for the weekend, you can count on Amtrak San Joaquins’ extensive rail and Thruway Bus network to get you where you need to go and back in a safe, affordable, and convenient way.

Connection information for UC Berkley :
Emeryville Station :
Take a quick 4-minute walk to Christie Avenue & 59th Street to catch the AC Transit Line 36 bus to UC Berkeley. Or walk to 59th & Horton to Catch AC Transit Line 7 bus to El Cerrito Del Norte BART

Your bus stop :
Durant and Telegraph Avenue (Line 36) or Bancroft and Telegraph (Line 7) steps away from campus

Richmond Station :
Transfer over to BART’s Red Line, direction SFO, located at the same station

Your stop: :
Downtown Berkeley BART station, just a short5-minute walk to campus