Spring Break 2023: Car-free Destinations and Student Discounts!

March 20, 2023

CALLING ALL STUDENTS! Let us take care of your travels this Spring Break! Enjoy a car-free trip by taking the Capitol Corridor to your mini getaway or home. We offer FREE Wi-Fi, outlets, drinks and snacks from the Café Car, clean restrooms, and plenty of leg room onboard!

Be sure to take advantage of our Stride on Board student and current promotions:

  • 25% with 6-ride ticket good for one year
  • 15% off any trip any time with California Everyday Discounts (Use Promo Code V353)
  • Take 5 for $5! Buy 1 full-fare ticket, take up to 5 more friends for only $5 per person, each way! (Friday- Monday)

 

Car-Free Destinations:

Enjoy car-free and walkable trips within Northern California and the Bay Area. Whether you’re looking for a mini getaway to the city or want to connect with nature, the Capitol Corridor can take you there.

 


San Francisco (Emeryville Station OR Richmond Station):

Take a trip to the city by the bay! Get off at Richmond Station and transfer to BART OR get off at Emeryville Station and transfer to our connecting bus that takes you directly to Downtown (near Salesforce). San Francisco is a transit-oriented city, so be sure to get yourself a Clipper Card (San Francisco/Bay Area metro card) and let Muni take care of you!

  • Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio Tunnel Top Park: Take the 28 directly to the Golden Gate Bridge! Then walk to the Presidio Tunnel Tops for a picnic with friends! Bike or take the 30 to Marina District (Chestnut Street) for shopping, restaurants, and trendy bars.
  • Visit the iconic Chinatown and Little Italy (North Beach): Take the 30, 45, 8, or T (NEW Central Subway) directly to Chinatown. Enjoy dim sum, egg tarts, boba, and Asian snacks all in one place! Visit the fortune cookie factory and the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum (Bruce Lee Exhibit) and learn more about the history and achievements of Chinese immigrants. Little Italy offers the best deli sandwiches and gelatos. Walk along Grant Avenue for thrift shops and affordable souvenirs.
  • Thrifting at Haight-Ashbury: Take the 6,7, or 43 directly to Haight. 4 blocks of quirky shops and thrift shops. Enjoy vegan burgers and local coffee shops.
  • Golden Gate Park: Take the 5, 6,7, or N to Golden Gate Park. Enjoy the scenery, food trucks, and museums along the park. Grab a Lyft bike (Locate bike racks and unlock from the Lyft App) and ride along the car-free JFK Promenade.
  • Japantown: Take the 38/38R to Japantown! Enjoy authentic Japanese ramen/udon, desserts, and gift shops.
  • San Francisco Giants Games: Take the 30, 45, T, or N to Oracle Park! Enjoy the pre-season game against the Oakland A’s or walk around the park and Mission Bay.
  • Ride the Cable Car: Take the Cable Car directly to the FREE Cable Car Museum and Powerhouse! Learn more about the history and impact of public transportation in San Francisco.

(Please note: Muni Numbers= bus, Muni Letter= Light Rail)

 

South Lake Tahoe- Stateline (Sacramento Station):

Plan a trip to the Sierras! Take the Capitol Corridor to Sacramento Station and transfer directly to the El Dorado Transit bus connection. The trip between Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe (Stateline) only takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The last stop is located in Heavenly Village, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, ski rentals and less than 2 miles from the ski resort.
(PLEASE PLAN ACCORDLY AND CHECK ROAD CONDITIONS/WEATHER BEFORE BOOKING)

  • Download the Lake Link App (FREE on-demand shuttle within South Lake Tahoe, this will be your main mode of transportation)
  • Ski/ Snowboard at Heavenly Ski Resort: Highly recommend rentals from Sport LTD or other shops around the village
  • Snowmobile and Tubing at Tahoe Snowmobiles: 15-minute walk from the village. Please make reservations online and sign waiver.
  • Check out Casinos: Feeling lucky? Walk to the nearest Casino and experience the rush!

 


Sacramento Station:

Are you a history junkie or enjoy old architecture? Old Sacramento is perfect for you! The historic town is only a 7-minute walk from the Sacramento Station.

  • Must-See Museums: Sacramento History Museum, California State Railroad Museum
  • Railroad Fish & Chips: Family-owned restaurant that serves fresh seafood, burgers, clam chowder, and mimosas.
  • Fanny Ann’s Saloon: Old-school bar with an arcade! One of the most unique and well-decorated bars in Sacramento.
  • Cerealism: Go down memory lane and customize your favorite cereal in this new cereal-themed dessert bar!
  • Downtown Sacramento and the Capitol: Take the light rail/bus OR walk (0.8 miles) to downtown and visit the Capitol.

Let us take you out to the ballgame!

TAKE THE TRAIN TO BASEBALL GAMES DURING THE 2023-24 SEASON

Batter up! We are thrilled to offer fans an easy way to get to and from the action at Oracle Park and Oakland Coliseum for all this season’s home games!

In addition to avoiding the stress of traffic and parking, fans who take the train will be able to get an early start by enjoying drinks and snacks available in our Café Car. We also offer FREE Wi-Fi and 10 movies you can stream right from your phone. Sit back, relax, and let us be your designated driver!

There are 2 easy ways to take the Capitol Corridor to Oracle Park:

Take the Capitol Corridor to Emeryville Station, then transfer to a connecting bus to San Francisco. The bus stops at downtown Transbay Temporary Terminal where you can get off, walk to the Embarcadero Station, and take the underground light rail N (MUNI) towards Oracle Park.
OR
Take the Capitol Corridor train to Richmond Station then connect to a BART towards San Francisco/Daly City or SFO (San Francisco Airport). Get off at Embarcadero Station and transfer to the Muni Light Rail N towards Oracle Park. BART and MUNI share the same station. Walk up the escalator to the Concourse and transfer to MUNI. 

* Please note that BART requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased at any BART/MUNI stations, paid with a Clipper Card available in the Capitol Corridor Café Car, or online through a digital wallet.

Please note these are NOT the full home game schedules:
View FULL San Francisco Giants Games HERE
View FULL Oakland Athletics Games HERE
 

San Francisco Giants Home Game

Date Start End (estimated) Opponent
 4/7 1:35 PM 4:35 PM Royals
 4/8 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Royals
 4/9 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Royals
 4/22 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Mets
 4/23 4:08 PM 7:08 PM Mets
 4/27 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Cardinals
 5/6 4:15 PM 7:15 PM Brewers
 5/7 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Brewers
 5/10 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Nationals
 5/17 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Phillies
 5/20 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Marlins
 5/21 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Marlins
 5/29 2:05 PM 5:05 PM Pirates
 5/31 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Pirates
 6/4 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Orioles
 6/10 4:35 PM 7:35 PM Cubs
 6/11 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Cubs
 6/22 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Padres
 6/24 1:05 PM 4:05 PM D-backs
 6/25 1:05 PM 4:05 PM D-backs
 7/4 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Mariners
 7/8 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Rockies
 7/9 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Rockies
 7/29 4:15 PM 7:15 PM Red Sox
 7/30 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Red Sox
 8/3 12:45 PM 3:45 PM D-backs
 8/13 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Rangers
 8/16 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Rays
 8/26 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Braves
 8/27 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Braves
 8/30 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Reds
 9/10 1:05 PM 4:05 PM Rockies
 9/13 12:45 PM 3:45 PM Guardians
 10/1 12:05 PM 3:05 PM Dodgers

 

 

 

Oakland Athletics Home Games

Date Start End (estimated) Opponent
 4/1 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Angels
 4/2 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Angels
 4/5 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Guardians
 4/15 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Mets
 4/16 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Mets
 4/19 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Cubs
 4/29 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Reds
 4/30 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Reds
 5/4 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Mariners
 5/13 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Rangers
 5/14 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Rangers
 5/17 12:37 PM 3:37 PM D-backs
 5/27 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Astros
 5/28 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Astros
 5/29 5:07 PM 8:07 PM Braves
 5/31 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Braves
 6/15 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Rays
 6/17 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Phillies
 6/18 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Phillies
 6/29 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Yankees
 7/1 1:07 PM 4:07 PM White Sox
 7/2 1:07 PM 4:07 PM White Sox
 7/15 4:07 PM 7:07 PM Twins
 7/16 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Twins
 7/19 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Red Sox
 7/23 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Astros
 8/5 4:07 PM 7:07 PM Giants
 8/6 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Giants
 8/9 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Rangers
 8/20 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Orioles
 8/23 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Royals
 9/2 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Angels
 9/3 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Angels
 9/4 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Blue Jays
 9/6 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Blue Jays
 9/16 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Padres
 9/17 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Padres
 9/20 12:37 PM 3:37 PM Mariners
 9/23 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Tigers
 9/24 1:07 PM 4:07 PM Tigers

FARES AND DISCOUNTS

The Capitol Corridor has several discounts available to passengers. Enjoy games with your friends and family and take advantage of our Take 5 for $5 deal. Visit the Deals & Promotions page for booking details.

Book travel to Oracle Park or Oakland Coliseum at www.capitolcorridor.org.

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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: SIERRA BUS SERVICE CHANGES 3/10-3/12

March 9, 2023

Due to winter weather hazards, bus connections between Sacramento and the Sierras are CANCELLED

  • South Lake Tahoe: Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12, 2023
  • Reno/Sparks: Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12, 2023

*Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn will continue to operate as scheduled. 

Please check road conditions/closures before traveling and also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @CapitolCorridor.

Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2023

March 8, 2023

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. International Women’s Day has been observed each year place on March 8th since 1911. Many countries around the world celebrate the holiday with demonstrations, educational initiatives, and customs such as presenting women with gifts and flowers.  

Women have made important contributions to the growth and development of the United States, particularly in the field of transportation. Here is a list of a few honorable mentions: 

  • Harriet Tubman: Helped more than 300 slaves reach freedom through the Underground Railroad. 
  • Susan Morningstar: First woman on record employed by a railroad company. 
  • Eliza Murfey: Patented 16 devices for improving railroad car axles. These devices were used to lubricate the axles with oil, which reduced derailments caused by seized axles and bearings. 
  • Rosa Parks: Refused to obey bus driver James Blake’s order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery County Bus Boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King. Parks became an icon of resistance and an important symbol of the modern Civil Rights Movement. 
  • Leah “Rosie” Rosenfeld: Filed and settled a sex-discrimination suit against her employer that resulted in a change to California’s women’s protective laws and opened senior positions at the railroad for women.  
  • Elizabeth Hanford Dole: Sworn in as the first woman to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.  
  • Jolene Molitoris: Became the first female to head the Federal Railroad Administration.
  • Sarita Britt, Cindia Chambers, and Debra Franks:  San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) selected its first female superintendent(s).  
  • Janice Li:  First queer woman of color to be elected president of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board (BART) 

For more information, visit the US Department of Transportation 

More Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2023

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: SIERRA BUS SERVICE CHANGES 3/4-3/6

March 4, 2023

Due to winter weather hazards, bus connections between Sacramento and the Sierras are CANCELLED

  • South Lake Tahoe: Saturday, March 4 to Monday, March 6, 2023
  • Reno/Sparks: Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5, 2023

*Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn will continue to operate as scheduled. 

Please check road conditions/closures before traveling and also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @CapitolCorridor.