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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Effective Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will return to its normal pick-up/drop-off location at 555 Mission Street.
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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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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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Effective Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Oroville bus stop will be relocating from its current location of Highway 70 & Grand Ave and the park-n-ride and moving to 2550 Feather River Boulevard.
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The ACE Rail system, managed by SJRRC, and San Joaquins system, managed by SJJPA, will be designed and implemented to ensure that all passengers with disabilities can access the train cars
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate Mom (and grandma) than with a weekend getaway! Let Amtrak San Joaquins be your chauffeur. Have everyone relax, enjoy spacious seating, free Wifi, and relish in a smooth ride
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Trains will bring visitors to celebrate site unique to California’s African American history
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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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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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From Northern California to Southern California, wine is celebrated like no other during the month of September, with numerous festivals, concerts, tastings, tours, harvest parties, and of course wine! Join Amtrak San Joaquins as we list a few of our favorite wine destinations throughout the Golden State during California Wine Month. Napa Cheers! September is …
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Top 3 Things To Do in Yosemite This Labor Day Weekend Hit the reset button this Labor Day weekend with a getaway to Yosemite National Park. Take the tracks to the trails for the ultimate relaxation (train) station. It’s when you take the train to our Merced or Fresno train station and then hop on …
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Giants and A’s Fans! Take the Amtrak San Joaquins Train to the Battle of the Bay! Who will claim baseball dominance of the Bay Area for 2019? Don’t miss your opportunity to be there in person to find out as the San Francisco Giants take on the Oakland A’s in the Battle of the Bay. …
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Visit the Zinfandel Capital of the World The Amtrak San Joaquins is perfect for traveling to Lodi wine country, as it makes the ideal designated driver for a day full of wine tasting. Amtrak San Joaquins riders can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a café car for snacks, beautiful views, and can even bring their bicycles on …
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You can have your veggies and eat them too at the Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento! Grab your fork, bring your appetite, purchase your train ticket and head on up to Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork festival on September 27th and 28th (see the time table below) The two-day free street festival will bring a powerful musical line up to accompany the regional celebration …
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Ride into the New School Year Comfortably and Affordably with Amtrak San Joaquins The new school year is just around the corner and excitement is in the air! Throughout California, new and returning college students are squeezing in the last of the summer activities before travelling near and far back to school. While others …
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Outside Lands 2019 Outside Lands 2019 will be August 9-11 and you definitely don’t want to miss out on the most exciting music and arts festival in the Bay Area. Located in Golden Gate Park, the annual music festival attracts over 70 musical acts from around the world in the span of one weekend. As …
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Welcome to the Amtrak San Joaquins blog. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and look around. The Amtrak San Joaquins blog is where you can discover creative, family friendly, adventurous and affordable trip ideas. Amtrak San Joaquins can take you to over 135 destinations with 18 stations and over 300 miles of …
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SJJPA and the World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum located in downtown Lodi, have partnered together to help promote the use of the San Joaquins Kids ‘N’ Trains program for school groups to access the WOW Museum. With a generous donation from Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza and to kick-off the partnership, El Nido elementary from Merced …
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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 …
Kick Off the Holiday Season in Martinez Read More »
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Effective Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will return to its normal pick-up/drop-off location at 555 Mission Street.
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Effective Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Oroville bus stop will be relocating from its current location of Highway 70 & Grand Ave and the park-n-ride and moving to 2550 Feather River Boulevard.
Read More
The ACE Rail system, managed by SJRRC, and San Joaquins system, managed by SJJPA, will be designed and implemented to ensure that all passengers with disabilities can access the train cars
Read More
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate Mom (and grandma) than with a weekend getaway! Let Amtrak San Joaquins be your chauffeur. Have everyone relax, enjoy spacious seating, free Wifi, and relish in a smooth ride
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Due to an event in Pasadena on Saturday, September 16th Thruway Buses 5415, 5419, and 5402 will not stop at Pasadena. recent blog posts View All
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Attention Amtrak San Joaquins Customers Bridge work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad will affect San Joaquins service on Monday, September 4, as described below. Schedule times listed on AmtrakSanJoaquins.com have been updated to reflect these changes. Monday, September 4 Train 703, which normally operates between Bakersfield and Sacramento, will bypass the station stop of Lodi …
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Due to wet road conditions and possible flooding, Thruway Bus service between Bakersfield and Los Angeles will be suspended starting on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00p. Service will resume starting at 9:30a on Monday, August 21, 2023.
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Want a taste of California’s picturesque landscapes without trekking all the way up to Yosemite National Park, or need a pit stop to break up the long trip across California? Look no further than Merced-a hidden gem along the Amtrak San Joaquins route brimming with history, culture, and scenic natural beauty. From fishing and boating …
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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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Juneteenth is the heartbeat of African American freedom and celebrations, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Amtrak San Joaquins and the Town of Allensworth, California.
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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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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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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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Amtrak San Joaquins to Join Transportation Partners Across the Country to #SoundTheHorn to Honor All Essential Workers Coalition of transportation agencies join in solidarity to honor heroic workers across the country by giving two horn blasts at Noon PST on Thursday, April 16 (STOCKTON, Calif.) – April 16, 2020. The San Joaquins Joint …
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6Tix Student Pass Save 30% Off The six-ride student pass is valid for a 365-day period. The San Joaquins student six-ride pass is valid for all students with student ID on San Joaquins trains between the San Francisco Bay Area / Sacramento to Bakersfield/Southern California. recent blog posts View All
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Take advantage of the great offer Amtrak San Joaquins has with it’s Friends and Family promotion. Buy one ticket at full price and get up to five tickets half off!
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Effective Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Thruway bus service to San Francisco will return to its normal pick-up/drop-off location at 555 Mission Street.
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Attention Amtrak San Joaquins Customers Bridge work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad will affect San Joaquins service on Monday, September 4, as described below. Schedule times listed on AmtrakSanJoaquins.com have been updated to reflect these changes. Monday, September 4 Train 703, which normally operates between Bakersfield and Sacramento, will bypass the station stop of Lodi …
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Due to wet road conditions and possible flooding, Thruway Bus service between Bakersfield and Los Angeles will be suspended starting on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 6:00p. Service will resume starting at 9:30a on Monday, August 21, 2023.
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Due to a construction project taking place at Los Angeles Union Station, the Thruway Bus Bays will not be accessible beginning May 22 through June 28, as described below:
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An update for Yosemite travelers: the park has experienced significant amounts of snowfall over the past week and is closed to the public until further notice. Please read the above alerts regarding Thruway Bus Route 15A service.
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An update for Yosemite travelers: the park has experienced significant amounts of snowfall over the past week and is closed to the public until further notice. Please read the above alerts regarding Thruway Bus Route 15A service.
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Hey travelers! Please read the following service adjustments carefully, as several Thruway Bus routes have been affected due to inclement weather throughout California.
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Attention passengers and thruway bus riders: Several of our services have been affected and/or suspended due to severe weather throughout California. Please read the above notices carefully for any disruptions to your route(s).
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ATTENTION PASSENGERS: Due to maintenance disruptions train 718/716 will be suspended in Corcoran with a bus connection to Bakersfield and train 711/717 will be delayed departing Corcoran.
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