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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 View All
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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 […]
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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 […]
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This year much has changed, including the way we celebrate holidays. Many events and annual activities around Halloween and Día de los Muertos have been canceled due to COVID-19. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t get into hocus pocus, candy corn, and create a Dia de Los Muertos ofrenda at home! Amtrak San Joaquins wants […]
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Papel Picado is a Mexican folk art made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. The designs can be cut with small mallets and chisels from as many as 40-50 pieces of colored paper stacked together or made by folding single sheets of paper and cutting the designs with scissors. The result is […]
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Take a trip to the Inland Empire for a unique California experience. Riverside offers visitors a look at the historic origins of the region and exciting cultural attractions, with the charm and ease of quaint small town America.
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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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Martinez, the birthplace of the world famous concoction, the Martini, has prolonged more luncheons, launched more jokes
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All aboard! It’s time for America’s favorite pastime – and what’s better than kicking back in the sunshine and watching some baseball? Well, discounted tickets of course!
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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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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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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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(October 30 — Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have secured $54.5 million in federal grant funding through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) MEGA initiative to support the Madera High-Speed Rail (HSR) Station Project.
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Trains 712 and 717 are both cancelled Tuesday, October 2, 2024. For passengers that intended to travel on those trains, please contact 1-800-USA-RAIL to rebook.
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On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7’s schedule between the Martinez/Santa Rosa/Arcata areas will have a schedule change. Please see quick recap of adjustments below. Discontinuance of schedules and stops as of September 30, 2024: Bus Routes – 6513, 6518, and 6516. Bust Stop – Vallejo Discovery Kingdom (VMW) Click here […]
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(HANFORD, CA) – Representatives from partnering agencies including San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA); Kings County Association of Governments; Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KCAPTA); Tulare County Association of Governments; Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA); and Visalia Transit have officially launched The Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Bus Service project with enhanced bus connectivity to/from the Hanford Amtrak Station, KART Transit Center and the Visalia Transit Center.
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(September 23, Stockton, CA) – Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory Rededication Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In partnership, Amtrak San Joaquins has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at exclusive half-price “Allensworth fares.”
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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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Press Release: Redding Area Bus Authority in Partnership with Amtrak San Joaquins is Headed to Chico
RABA and the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) have formed a partnership. As a result, riders in Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico will now ride a blue RABA motorcoach between Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico to connect to another Amtrak Thruway motorcoach for service to Sacramento and Stockton.
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Due to wildfires in Maricopa, Thruway Bus service, operated by YARTS, has been cancelled for July 5, 2024.
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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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(October 30 — Stockton, CA) – The San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have secured $54.5 million in federal grant funding through the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) MEGA initiative to support the Madera High-Speed Rail (HSR) Station Project.
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(HANFORD, CA) – Representatives from partnering agencies including San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA); Kings County Association of Governments; Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KCAPTA); Tulare County Association of Governments; Tulare County Regional Transit Agency (TCRTA); and Visalia Transit have officially launched The Cross Valley Corridor Phase 1 Bus Service project with enhanced bus connectivity to/from the Hanford Amtrak Station, KART Transit Center and the Visalia Transit Center.
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(September 23, Stockton, CA) – Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory Rededication Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In partnership, Amtrak San Joaquins has scheduled a special stop at the park for multiple trains, bookable at exclusive half-price “Allensworth fares.”
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Press Release: Redding Area Bus Authority in Partnership with Amtrak San Joaquins is Headed to Chico
RABA and the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) have formed a partnership. As a result, riders in Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico will now ride a blue RABA motorcoach between Redding, Red Bluff, and Chico to connect to another Amtrak Thruway motorcoach for service to Sacramento and Stockton.
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Amtrak San Joaquins Receives Grant from Parks California to Overcome Travel Barriers to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for Juneteenth Celebration
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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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Trains 712 and 717 are both cancelled Tuesday, October 2, 2024. For passengers that intended to travel on those trains, please contact 1-800-USA-RAIL to rebook.
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On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7’s schedule between the Martinez/Santa Rosa/Arcata areas will have a schedule change. Please see quick recap of adjustments below. Discontinuance of schedules and stops as of September 30, 2024: Bus Routes – 6513, 6518, and 6516. Bust Stop – Vallejo Discovery Kingdom (VMW) Click here […]
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Due to wildfires in Maricopa, Thruway Bus service, operated by YARTS, has been cancelled for July 5, 2024.
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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.
