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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Road Closure Impact Access at Madera, CA Station
Service Alert: Track Improvements – February 23 – 24. Read More »
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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Discover the Mendocino Railway with some great adventures.
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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.
