Your Next California Destination Awaits
Travel throughout California from end to end with the Amtrak San Joaquins trains and Thruway Bus connections. Take our service and map out your next trip to famous cities, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks. Perfect for families, friends or solo riders, make our hassle-free service a part of your next destination.
Northern california
Route 3: Stockton to Redding
Reach the far Northern California national forests with connections from the State Capitol.
Route 1C: Bakersfield to Santa Monica
Hit the beach or the books with stops to the Santa Monica Pier and UCLA.
san francisco bay area
San Francisco
Discover Iconic Landmarks Like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman'sWharf & Chinatown. Get your walking shoes ready and explore San Francisco!
Oakland Jack London Square
Jack London Square was named after the intrepid adventurer and author of Call of the Wild and The Sea Wolf. Visitors can take an adventure on the water or enjoy plazas filled with music venues, organic food options, beer gardens and much more.
Route 7: Martinez to Arcata
Discover internationally acclaimed Napa wineries, ride the 131-year-old Willits Historic Skunk Train through the scenic redwood forest.
Central Valley
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. No matter the time of year, there’s something to see, like the blooming wildflowers in the spring or the Horsetail Firefall in the winter.
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!
Southern California
Route 19: Bakersfield to San Bernadino
Visit Pasadena for shopping and dining, hike at San Bernardino National Forest, or visit Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield!
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!
