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The Capitol Corridor is an [[Amtrak]] rail line connecting the San Francisco Bay Area to [[Sacramento]] and [[Auburn]].
 
The Capitol Corridor is an [[Amtrak]] rail line connecting the San Francisco Bay Area to [[Sacramento]] and [[Auburn]].
  
[http://www.capitolcorridor.org/ Capitol Corridor web site]
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: [http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/fares/all_fares.pdf Fare chart (PDF)] - Fares many change according to travel season.
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==Route and Stations==
 
==Route and Stations==
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[[Image:stnend.png]], [[San Jose Diridon Station]], SJC, [[Caltrain]] and [[VTA Light Rail]]
 
[[Image:stnend.png]], [[San Jose Diridon Station]], SJC, [[Caltrain]] and [[VTA Light Rail]]
 
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==Schedules==
 
 
[http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/schedules/train_schedules.pdf Regular full train schedule with feeder bus connections (PDF)]
 
 
==Fares==
 
 
[http://www.capitolcorridor.org/included/docs/fares/all_fares.pdf Fare chart (PDF)] - Fares many change according to travel season.
 
 
===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 you board from a station without ticket counter, you can purchase a ticket from a conductor on the train without surcharge.
 
 
[http://www.capitolcorridor.org/fares_and_tickets/discounts.php National Amtrak discounts] can be applied on advance purchase one way and round trip fares.
 
 
A government or school issued photo ID is required to purchase a ticket at the counter and to travel on the train.
 
 
[http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak 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.
 
 
[http://tickets.amtrak.com/itd/amtrak/MultiRide Online 10 tide and monthly ticket purchase]
 
 
A government or school 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 ticket]]s for $8 at the cafe car.
 
  
 
==Amenities==
 
==Amenities==

Revision as of 23:33, 28 December 2008

The Capitol Corridor is an Amtrak rail line connecting the San Francisco Bay Area to Sacramento and Auburn.


Capitol Corridor web site


Schedules
Fares
Fare chart (PDF) - Fares many change according to travel season.


Route and Stations

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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

Cars that have a bicycle decal by the doors 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. If the bike rack is full, bikes are generally be placed in vacant spaces on the lower level of the bike car.