Difference between revisions of "Amtrak Capitol Corridor"
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| + | ==Schedules== | ||
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| + | [http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/schedules/train_schedules.pdf Full train schedule with feeder bus connections (PDF)] | ||
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| + | ==Fares== | ||
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| + | [http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/fares/all_fares.pdf Fare chart (PDF)] | ||
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| + | ===One way and round trip tickets=== | ||
| + | One way and round trip tickets may be purchased online, at ticket counters or [[QuikTrak]] machines, which is valid for travel within one year. If boarding at a station without a ticket counter, you can purchase a ticket onboard from a conductor without surcharge. | ||
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| + | [http://www.capitolcorridor.org/fares_and_tickets/discounts.php National Amtrak discounts] can be applied on one way and round trip fares. | ||
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| + | A government issued photo ID is required to purchase a ticket at the counter and to travel on the train. | ||
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| + | [http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak Online one way and round trip ticket purchase] | ||
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| + | ===10-ride tickets and monthly pass=== | ||
| + | Capitol Corridors offers 10 ride tickets valid within 45 days, as well as unlimited use monthly tickets. Both can be purchased online, at ticket counters or at a [[QuikTrak]] machine. | ||
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| + | [http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak/MultiRide Online 10 tide and monthly ticket purchase] | ||
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| + | A government issued photo ID is required to purchase a ticket at the counter and to travel on the train. | ||
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| + | ===Transfers to local transit=== | ||
| + | Passengers can request a free Transit Transfer (or two for a return trip) from a conductor that provides a free ride to many local transit systems: | ||
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| + | * [[AC Transit]] (non-transbay service) | ||
| + | * [[Benicia Breeze]] | ||
| + | * [[County Connection]] | ||
| + | * [[eTran]] | ||
| + | * [[Fairfield-Suisun Transit]] | ||
| + | * [[Rio Vista Delta Breeze]] | ||
| + | * [[Sacramento RT]] | ||
| + | * [[Unitrans]] | ||
| + | * [[VTA]] | ||
| + | * [[WestCAT]] | ||
| + | * [[Yolobus]] | ||
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| + | In addition, passengers can buy discounted $10 [[BART ticket]]s for $8 at the cafe car. | ||
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| + | ==Amenities== | ||
| + | Capitol Corridor is an intercity service. The trains feature cafe cars where [http://www.capitolcorridor.org/aboard_the_train/food_service.php beverages and snacks] are sold. This train does not provide checked baggage service. | ||
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| + | ==Bicycle access== | ||
| + | Most cars have a rack on the lower level that can accommodate 3 bicycles. You will need to provide your own bungee cord to secure your bike. | ||
[[Category:Transit Systems]] | [[Category:Transit Systems]] | ||
[[Category:Amtrak]] | [[Category:Amtrak]] | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 14 June 2008
The Capitol Corridor is an Amtrak rail line connecting the San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento and Auburn.
Contents
Route and Stations
<tab sep=comma cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0>
, , Station code , Transfer point for
, Auburn Station, ARN
, Rocklin Station, RLN
, Roseville Station, RSV
, Sacramento Valley Station, SAC
, Davis Station, DAV
, Suisun/Fairfield Station, SUI
, Martinez Station, MTZ
, Richmond Station, RIC, BART
, Berkeley Station, BKY
, Emeryville Station, EMY
, Oakland Jack London Square Station , OKJ
, Coliseum/Oakland Airport Station, OAC, BART and AirBART
, Hayward Station, HAY
, Fremont/Centerville Station, FMT, ACE
, Santa Clara/Great America Station, GAC, VTA Light Rail
, San Jose Diridon Station, SJC, Caltrain and VTA Light Rail
</tab>
Schedules
Full train schedule with feeder bus connections (PDF)
Fares
One way and round trip tickets
One way and round trip tickets may be purchased online, at ticket counters or QuikTrak machines, which is valid for travel within one year. If boarding at a station without a ticket counter, you can purchase a ticket onboard from a conductor without surcharge.
National Amtrak discounts can be applied on one way and round trip fares.
A government issued photo ID is required to purchase a ticket at the counter and to travel on the train.
Online one way and round trip ticket purchase
10-ride tickets and monthly pass
Capitol Corridors offers 10 ride tickets valid within 45 days, as well as unlimited use monthly tickets. Both can be purchased online, at ticket counters or at a QuikTrak machine.
Online 10 tide and monthly ticket purchase
A government issued photo ID is required to purchase a ticket at the counter and to travel on the train.
Transfers to local transit
Passengers can request a free Transit Transfer (or two for a return trip) from a conductor that provides a free ride to many local transit systems:
- AC Transit (non-transbay service)
- Benicia Breeze
- County Connection
- eTran
- Fairfield-Suisun Transit
- Rio Vista Delta Breeze
- Sacramento RT
- Unitrans
- VTA
- WestCAT
- Yolobus
In addition, passengers can buy discounted $10 BART tickets for $8 at the cafe car.
Amenities
Capitol Corridor is an intercity service. The trains feature cafe cars where beverages and snacks are sold. This train does not provide checked baggage service.
Bicycle access
Most cars have a rack on the lower level that can accommodate 3 bicycles. You will need to provide your own bungee cord to secure your bike.
