Introduction to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor Train
Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail & commuter rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1991. The Capitol Corridor is responsible for taking over 670,000 passengers to their final destinations.
The Capitol Corridor operates along the Northern California coast between Auburn, California, and San Jose, California.
What to Expect on Amtrak Capitol Corridor?
The Capitol Corridor runs a total of 168 miles between its starting point, Auburn, California, and its point of termination, San Jose, California.
The overall trip from start to finish takes about 3 hours. The Capitol Corridor runs trips 26 round trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Capitol Corridor
Capitol Corridor offers coach seating for 314 passengers. There are no business class seats onboard this train.
This train also has no sleeper car due to its short trip duration.
The Capitol Corridor provides food options in a cafe car.
What are the Major Stops on the Capitol Corridor?
The Capitol Corridor starts at Auburn, California, and terminates at San Jose, California. In between, Capitol Corridor makes the following stop at these major locations.
- Auburn, California – Auburn Station. This is where the Capitol Corridor service begins.
- Sacramento, California – Sacramento Valley Station
- Martinez, California – Martinez Station
- Richmond, California – Richmond Transit Center
- Berkeley, California – Berkeley Station
- Oakland, California – This area is served by three stops.
16th Street Station,
Jack London Square
Oakland Coliseum
Fremont, California– Fremont Station - Santa Clara, California – This city is served by two stations.
Santa Clara – Great American Station
Santa Clara Transit Center - San Jose, California – San Jose Diridon Station. This is where the Capitol Corridor service ends.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Capitol Corridor?
A regular fare onboard the Capitol Corridor will cost you $43.00.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_Corridor
https://www.amtrak.com/routes/capitol-corridor-train
