(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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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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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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Martinez, the birthplace of the world famous concoction, the Martini, has prolonged more luncheons, launched more jokes
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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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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.”
Read More
Martinez, the birthplace of the world famous concoction, the Martini, has prolonged more luncheons, launched more jokes
Read More
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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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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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.
