Take Travel Further with Connecting Buses
Get the lowest fares every day and everywhere with Amtrak San Joaquins Thruway Bus Routes! We’ll take you to beautiful, unique, and fun places throughout Californiaand even to Las Vegas!
How to book your Bus Only ticket!
Follow this step-by-step tutorial in booking your Amtrak San Joaquins Thruway Bus Ticket!
The various bus routes
Bus-Only Trips Allowed
Route 1: Fresno to San Diego
Travel from the Central Valley to Southern California’s most iconic cities.
Route 1C: Bakersfield to Santa Monica
Hit the beach or the books with stops to the Santa Monica Pier and UCLA.
Route 3: Stockton to Redding
Reach the far Northern California national forests with connections from the State Capitol.
Route 6: Stockton to Santa Cruz
Connect from valley to valley with trips between Stockton, Livermore, San Jose and down to Santa Cruz.
Route 7: Martinez to Arcata
Discover internationally acclaimed Napa wineries, ride the 131-year-old Willits Historic Skunk Train through the scenic redwood forest.
Route 10: Santa Barbara to Las Vegas
Surf the tide in Santa Barbara, camp out in Death Valley National Park or roll the dice in Vegas!
Route 15
No matter the time of year at Yosemite National Park, there’s something to see, like the blooming wildflowers in the spring or the Horsetail Firefall in the winter.
Route 15A: Merced to Yosemite National Park
Hop on the Yarts bus and visit Yosemite’s waterfalls, blooming wildflowers and dogwood trees, and active wildlife.
Route 15B: Fresno to Yosemite National Park
Witness the giant sequoias and awe-inspiring cliffs, Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country.
Route 18: Visalia to Santa Maria
Go wine tasting in Paso Robles, whale watching in San Luis Obispo or play your cards at Tachi Palace in Lemoore!
Route 19: Bakersfield to San Bernardino
Visit Pasadena for shopping and dining, hike at San Bernardino National Forest, or visit Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield!
Route 20: Sparks to Sacramento
Experience breathtaking mountainous views as you ride up to Reno and get dropped off for a stay at the Nugget.
Route 20C: South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
Plan an escape up to Lake Tahoe one of the natural wonders on the West Coast.
Route 40: Future Thruway Bus Route
Route 99: Oakland to San Francisco
Land in the heart of downtown San Francisco and make memories that will last a lifetime.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
With iconic waterfalls, giant sequoias and awe-inspiring cliffs, Yosemite National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country.
Amenities Onboard our Buses
Stay connected with free Wi-fi
Browse the internet, stream movies and music, or work remotely with our free WI-FI.
Relax in comfort
With our air conditioned cabins, individual lighting, lack of middle seats and reclining seats, our buses are designed for comfort.
Spacious interior
We make room for you to relax, stay entertained and stretch out- including tables on some buses!
