Due to weather conditions and a semi-trailer truck accident that has shutdown Highway 80, bus services are canceled for two bus routes, Monday, December 16, 2024.
Bus Operations Update:
Bus services are CANCELED today between Truckee and Reno.
Local connecting bus services are ONLY operating today between Sacramento and Auburn.
Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.
Due to stormy weather conditions in the Sierra Nevada, passengers using Capitol Corridor bus connections should anticipate delays and service adjustments.
Bus Operations and Weather Update:
Friday, December 13, 2024
Normal operations, but delays are expected today.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Bus operations are CANCELED between Auburn and Reno (HWY 80).
Bus operations are CANCELED between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe(HWY 50).
Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn(HWY 80) will continue to operate as scheduled.
Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.
LATE TRAIN DEPARTURE AFTER SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME AT LEVI’S STADIUM
San Francisco 49ers will host the LA Rams at Levi’s Stadium on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with the game starting at 5:15 p.m. Passengers should be aware that Train 550, the last train of the evening, will depart Santa Clara/Great America (GAC) station at 9:52 p.m. for Sacramento.
Please make sure to book tickets for the special game service in advance.
Schedule:
Date
Event Start
Event End (estimated)
Westbound Train # and Arrival (to GAC/Levi’s Stadium)
Eastbound Train # and Departures (to SAC)
Thurs. 12/12/24
5:15 p.m.
8:15 p.m.
Train 541 arrives GAC at 2:38 p.m.
Train 550 departs GAC at 9:52 p.m.
Train 550 will arrive in Sacramento after 12:00 a.m.
Important Notes:
Expect more riders than usual on Train 541 and Train 550 due to the football game. We recommend arriving early to secure your seat.
Service Alerts: Sign up for Capitol Corridor service alerts! Subscribers can sign up for Weekday and/or Weekend Service Alerts through Email/ SMS here: http://capitolcorridor.org/news-alerts/
Ticket Change and Flexibility The Capitol Corridor is an unreserved service with flexible ticket options. This flexibility means that your ticket is valid for travel up to a year from the original travel date and allows you to change travel dates and or trains using your original ticket. No ticket changes are required under these conditions should your travel plans change. Restrictions do apply to tickets purchased using promotions. Please review promotions for full details.)
Important Notice for Capitol Corridor Passengers Traveling Through the Sierras – November 22–26, 2024
Due to stormy weather conditions in the Sierras, passengers using bus connections should anticipate delays.
Bus Operations and Weather Update:
Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23: Normal operations are planned for routes on Highways 50 and 80 between Sacramento and Reno or South Lake Tahoe, though delays are expected.
Sunday, November 24–Tuesday, November 26: A second wave of storms is forecasted, potentially causing significant disruptions, including lengthy delays or suspension of service.
Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.
Special Train Schedule for The Rolling Stones Concert!
All aboard the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express to Satisfaction Station! The Capitol Corridor is offering a special train service to The Rolling Stones concert at Levi’s® Stadium on July 17! Skip the traffic and ride off into the sunset by enjoying a cold beverage with friends in the Café Car!
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th each year in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a significant milestone in the country’s history. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states, including Texas. However, enforcement in Texas was delayed until June 19, 1865, marking the day now celebrated as Juneteenth.
Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and perseverance of the African American community throughout history. From festivals to enlightening discussions, gather your spirit of celebration and hop on board the train to Juneteenth events near you!
Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is an annual celebration where we come together to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. It serves as a powerful reminder that every individual deserves to live authentically, without fear, or prejudice. By celebrating Pride Month, we affirm our commitment to creating a world where love, respect, and inclusivity triumph over discrimination and bigotry. In addition, head to the Café Car and enjoy a Rainbow Bubbly during Pride Month. Take Capitol Corridor to the largest Pride celebrations near you!
We are excited to announce a delightful array of new summer snacks now available in the Café Car! New snacks include marshmallow bars, pretzels, roasted pistachios, and Red Vines. Quench your thirst with a refreshing Body Armor Fruit Punch or a Rainbow Bubbly for Pride Month. In addition, we are offering a $1 off discount for beer and nuts combo. Come aboard and savor the taste of summer with our delicious new additions!
Mak Roote Artwork Restoration at Berkeley Station
This past April, the City of Berkeley’s Public Art Program completed a major artwork restoration project at Berkeley Transit Plaza. This transit station, which Capitol Corridor service, has about 60,000 passengers that pass through annually as they travel to work, home, or to visit local shops in the area.
Additionally, the City made major improvements in the area, such as creating a graffiti abatement strategy for north and south ramp walls of University Avenue, replacing vandalized parking signage and broken newspaper boxes, repainting street curbs and accessible parking throughout underpass area, power washing glass canopies at train and bus waiting areas, and street sweeping and removal of debris and weeds throughout underpass area. Efforts to beautify and upkeep this area continue. Now, the local community and train riders alike can enjoy these restored works of art!
