Capitol Corridor Announces Fare Adjustments Effective April 1, 2025
OAKLAND, CA, March 11, 2025 – The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) will implement fare adjustments effective April 1, 2025, marking the first major fare change since 2019. This initiative works to align operational expenses with revenue while improving accessibility for short-distance travelers.
“We remain dedicated to providing fast, reliable, and affordable intercity rail service,” said Robert Padgette, Managing Director of CCJPA. “These fare adjustments reflect our ongoing efforts to adapt to changing travel needs and ensure the sustainability of our service.”
Since 2019, Capitol Corridor has maintained steady fares, absorbing rising fuel and labor costs to keep travel affordable. In response to evolving ridership patterns and a commitment to service improvement, CCJPA conducted a comprehensive fare analysis to develop a structure that better serves both new and existing passengers.
Fare Structure Update
- Reduced Short-Distance Fares: Passengers traveling less than 50 miles will benefit from reduced fares across single-ride, student (6-ride), and 10-ride tickets, making shorter trips more economical.
- Modest Increase for Longer-Distance Multi-Ride Passes: To align with operational expenses, 10-ride and 6-ride tickets for longer distances, along with all monthly passes, will see a modest 3% fare increase.
- Minimum Fare Implementation: Fares as low as $5 will be established for all single-ride tickets, while 10-ride and 6-ride tickets will have fares as low as $4 per ride.
- Emeryville-San Francisco Bus Fares: While there are no direct changes to Emeryville-San Francisco bus fares, adjustments to multi-ride ticket fares to Emeryville will result in fare modifications for this route.
See fare charts here.
About CCJPA and Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting Northern California’s most economically dynamic regions, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including major hubs like San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. Serving more than one million passengers annually, Capitol Corridor offers a reliable and comfortable alternative to driving on congested freeways. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.
Contact:
Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor
