Effective January 29, 2024, hours for Martinez and Oakland Jack London station agents have been updated as follows:
Martinez (MTZ)
Daily 8:30 AM โ 6:30 PM
Oakland (OKJ)
Daily 7:30 AM โ 5:30 PM
Updates will be shared if there are any changes to the hours the stations are open.
There will be adjustments to some of Capitol Corridor’s bus connections. See below for more information about which routes will have changes and when they will go into effect. Please plan accordingly.ย
See our updated Connecting Bus Schedule.
San Jose to Santa Barbara Added Stop and Time Adjustment
Temporary schedule effective December 26, 2023 โ December 29, 2023, due to a track outage at Los Angeles Union Station. Daily pick-up times from Santa Barbara will be at 11:55am, 2:00pm, 10:10pm. Pick-up times from San Luis Obispo will be at 12:55pm, 2:15pm, 4:25pm, and 12:35am (next day). UC Santa Barbara โ UCSB Loop will also be added as a stop between Santa Barbara and Solvang. ย
Effective December 30, 2023, UC Santa Barbara โ UCSB Loop will be added as a permanent stop between Santa Barbara and Solvang. Please expect slight timing adjustments after this stop.ย
San Francisco Bus Stop Moving to 401 Mission Street
Effective January 1, 2024, the connecting bus stop in San Francisco (SFC) will move from 555 Mission Street to 401 Mission Street on the corner of Mission and Fremont Streets. The new stop is right outside of Salesforce Tower, at the base of the Salesforce gondola. Schedules will remain the same.ย
Reservations for Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe
Effective January 1, 2024, the Sacramento โ South Lake Tahoe Bus Connection will now be reservation only. Tickets can be purchased online or paid upon boarding with cash or Connect Card. The following are ticket prices to travel to each location:ย
Reservations for Martinez to Vallejo/Napa/Santa Rosa/Eureka/Humboldt
Effective January 1, 2024, the Martinez to Vallejo/Napa/Santa Rosa/Eureka/Humboldt Bus Connections will now be reservation only. Tickets must be pre-purchased in advance.
For more information, please view our updated Connecting Bus Schedule.
Winter Weather is on its way to the Bay Area and Northern California. Whether you are taking the train or bus, passengers are advised to check road closures and weather conditions before traveling. Service delays and cancellations may occur due to heavy rain and snowstorms.
Here are some helpful resources and tips when traveling to/from Reno-Lake Tahoe:
Capitol Corridor Service Alerts:
– Sign up for weekday and weekend service alerts at capitolcorridor.org
– Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @CapitolCorridor
– Capitol Corridor Phone Number: 1.877.9RIDE-CC (1.877.974.3322) TDD 510-839-2220 (Live agents available Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm PT)
Road and Weather Conditions:
– Check the National Weather Service website for Winter Storm Warnings and Travel Impacts
– Check Caltrans website or call 1-800-427-7623 for road conditions
Ticket Changes and Refunds:
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.
For refunds, please visit Amtrak’s Websiteย for more information.
Be Prepared:
Trains and buses may experience power outages and major delays. Bring an extra layer of clothing to keep you warm and comfortable. Passengers are advised to bring portable charges in case of an emergency.
Effective January 1, 2024, there will be a fare increase for Capitol Corridorโs Emeryville (EMY) – San Francisco (SFC) connecting bus service for multiride tickets which include 10-ride tickets and monthly ride tickets. Single tickets (one-way and roundtrip) will not be affected.ย ย
Multiple factors informed the decision to implement this fare increase, including the rise of labor and fuel costs.ย ย
We strive to keep our bus connection fares competitive with other services that cross the bay, such as BART and AC Transit.ย We are also actively seeking ways to improve the SF connecting bus service.ย ย
See updated fares chart here. Learn more about our tickets and fares here. ย
Beginning December 1, 2023, there will be bridge work near Oakland Jack London Station (OKJ). Passengers may experience delays between OKJ and San Jose Diridon Stations.
Please plan travel accordingly.ย
