Win a Free Trip to BottleRock Napa Valley Get ready for BottleRock Napa Valley this year during Memorial Day weekend, May 22 – May 24! The three-day music festival in Northern California’s Napa Valley will boast top musicians on five music stages and a culinary stage with one-of-a-kind culinary and celebrity mashups. Starting on Monday, January […]
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Starting the New Year on the Right Track Happy New Year! How’s your list of New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you’re looking for ideas, how about adding train travel to your list? Traveling by train might seem unconventional, but that’s part of the charm – and if you’re in California, it’s certainly achievable! With […]
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Holiday/Christmas Events Along the Corridor As the sun sets earlier on the west and the trees begin to become bare, winter is near, and all the children begin to cheer. Holiday feelings percolate the air, activities are endless, we swear. Let your holiday adventure begin on the Amtrak San Joaquins train where you will always […]
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Ride the Train with Santa There are books about children getting on trains and riding to the North Pole with Santa, but that sort of thing doesn’t exist in real life… or does it? We’ve learned that for one day only – Sunday, December 22nd – Santa Claus himself will board a very special Amtrak San […]
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Celebrations Like These Only Come Along Every 100 Years! During the holiday season, most families have traditions they hold dear. For many, that means driving down their local Christmas Tree Lane and looking in wonder at all the beautiful lights. For others, it means heating up a nice batch of hot cocoa and watching their […]
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Ride the Santa Train to the Sacramento Ice Rink Enjoy the holidays with a ride on the Amtrak San Joaquins with our special guest Santa Claus! Use the Friends and Family Promotion to book your tickets! Visit www.godowntownsac.com for more information!
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Three Cheers to Friends & Beers! At Amtrak San Joaquins, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite times of the year. In fact, we tend to call it “Friendsgiving” because it’s the best time of the year to get together with old friends who are back in town. The best way we’ve found to spend time […]
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Kick Back, Relax, and Travel Home for the Holidays Aboard the Amtrak San Joaquins With Thanksgiving right around the corner traveling is on everyone’s mind. This year instead of being stuck at a crowded airport, in standstill traffic, or squeezed into the middle seat of your friend’s car, consider the Amtrak San Joaquins train for […]
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Veterans Day is a special day and a reminder for us all to stop and thank those that have and those that continue to serve our country. Amtrak San Joaquins is proud to offer travel for military personnel that is why the service offers a year-round 15% discount to all Veterans and active duty military […]
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SERVICE ALERT: Due to a wildfire in the Los Angeles area, Amtrak San Joaquins Thruway Bus Service has been temporarily disrupted between Bakersfield, Calif. and Los Angeles on Friday, October 11. Unfortunately, no alternate transportation is available at this time. Anyone planning to travel should check their train status on Amtrak.com or our smartphone apps […]
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Fright Fest! Fright Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will haunt you until next Halloween! During 19 days and nights of spooktacular terror, the park will be succumbed to your worst nightmares and transformed into a terrorizing, haunted venue. Only the bravest can endure the multiple haunted houses and their frightening labyrinths. If you’re looking […]
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Tuesday, February 26th, began with a cool overcast morning as I boarded Amtrak San Joaquins #711 from Bakersfield to Martinez. With a smooth “swish,” the BiLevel train doors opened, welcoming travelers aboard.
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From March 20-30, 2025, savor the flavors of The Town during Oakland Restaurant Week! Named the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, Oakland’s vibrant culinary scene is second to none.
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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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Tuesday, February 26th, began with a cool overcast morning as I boarded Amtrak San Joaquins #711 from Bakersfield to Martinez. With a smooth “swish,” the BiLevel train doors opened, welcoming travelers aboard.
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Last update: March 24 (8:00am) Monday, March 24, 2025 – Due to a rock slide, Thruway Bus Service to and from Yosemite is limited. The following Route 15 (YARTS) stops are suspended through Thursday, March 27, 2025. Yosemite, El Portal (EPL) – Yosemite, Curry Village (YOC) – Yosemite, Yosemite Village (YOV) – Yosemite, Yosemite […]
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From March 20-30, 2025, savor the flavors of The Town during Oakland Restaurant Week! Named the #1 Best Food City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, Oakland’s vibrant culinary scene is second to none.
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Last update: February 14 (8:50am) Friday, February 14, 2024 – Due to Severe Winter Weather, Thruway Bus Service between Sacramento to Lake Tahoe is canceled. Service is also canceled between Auburn to Reno/Sparks. Only buses operating are locally between Sacramento and Auburn.
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Last update: January 11 (6:00pm) Now – Through Tuesday January 14, 2025 – As a result of the fires in Southern California the following bus stop will be shut down: La Crescent (LCA) stop. Alternate location would be the Pasadena (PAS) station. 5415 5419 5402 5412 Santa Monica (SMN) stop. Alternate location would be […]
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We are excited to partner with the Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco to provide special discounted room rates of up to 20% for Amtrak San Joaquins riders, along with 25% discounted train and Thruway Bus tickets! Access incredible savings for your next San Francisco vacation getaway using code AMTRAK when booking your […]
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Day Hour Minute Second Don’t Miss the Winter Flash Sale: Save Up to 40% on AMTRAK SAN JOAQUINS! Book your winter travel and save big with our Winter Flash Sale! For a limited time, you can enjoy up to 40% off your train fare when you book your tickets before November 14th. Whether you’re planning […]
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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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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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Last update: March 24 (8:00am) Monday, March 24, 2025 – Due to a rock slide, Thruway Bus Service to and from Yosemite is limited. The following Route 15 (YARTS) stops are suspended through Thursday, March 27, 2025. Yosemite, El Portal (EPL) – Yosemite, Curry Village (YOC) – Yosemite, Yosemite Village (YOV) – Yosemite, Yosemite […]
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Last update: February 14 (8:50am) Friday, February 14, 2024 – Due to Severe Winter Weather, Thruway Bus Service between Sacramento to Lake Tahoe is canceled. Service is also canceled between Auburn to Reno/Sparks. Only buses operating are locally between Sacramento and Auburn.
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Last update: January 11 (6:00pm) Now – Through Tuesday January 14, 2025 – As a result of the fires in Southern California the following bus stop will be shut down: La Crescent (LCA) stop. Alternate location would be the Pasadena (PAS) station. 5415 5419 5402 5412 Santa Monica (SMN) stop. Alternate location would be […]
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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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