Yesterday, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, California voters rejected Proposition 6 
which would have repealed a gasoline tax increase that went into effect in November 2017 through the enactment of the Road Repair and Accountability Act, or Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), in April 2017. The proceeds from SB 1 provide approximately $5 billion a year for road and transportation projects.
More Message to Riders: Voters Reject Prop 6 Gas Tax Repeal, Paving Way for Progress on Key Capitol Corridor Projects
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November 5, 2018
Extra Capacity Added for Thanksgiving 2018 Travel
November 4, 2018
Taking the Capitol Corridor is a convenient and relaxing way to visit family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday week. Keep in mind this is also our busiest period, so youâll want to plan your travel in advance, and read our Holiday Travel Tips from the blog, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience. Following is important information about the Capitol Corridorâs Thanksgiving week service.
- Train and bus service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, and on Friday, November 23 (in addition to Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25), will operate according to the Weekend/Holiday schedule.
- To accommodate the unusually high ridership, particularly on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after, we will have additional cars available for select regularly scheduled trains.
- We will be adding extra capacity on some of our busiest regularly scheduled connecting bus routes to accommodate students traveling to and from Cal Poly, Chico State, and Humboldt State. The additional bus trips (organized by school) are as follows:
FROM CAL POLY (FRIDAY, NOV 16)
Bus 6234 â connecting to Train 532, departing San Jose at 12:20pm
| Depart Grover Beach (GVB) | 8:00am |
| San Luis Obispo (SLO) | 8:20am |
| Cal Poly (SLP) | 8:30am |
| Arrive San Jose (SJC) | Noon |
FROM CAL POLY (SATURDAY, NOV 17)
Bus 6228 â connecting to Train 728, departing San Jose at 10:10am
| Depart Grover Beach (GVB) | 5:50am |
| San Luis Obispo (SLO) | 6:10am |
| Cal Poly (SLP) | 6:20am |
| Arrive San Jose (SJC) | 9:50am |
Bus 6288 â connecting to Train 738, departing San Jose at 4:10pm
| Depart Grover Beach (GVB) | 11:50am |
| San Luis Obispo (SLO) | 12:10pm |
| Cal Poly (SLP) | 12:20pm |
| Arrive San Jose (SJC) | 3:50pm |
TO CAL POLY (SUNDAY, NOV 25)
Bus 6241 â connecting from Train 741, arriving San Jose at 5:18pm
| Depart San Jose (SJC) | 5:25pm |
| Cal Poly (SLP) | 8:55pm |
| San Luis Obispo (SLO) | 9:05pm |
| Arrive Grover Beach (GVB) | 9:25pm |
Bus 6247 â connecting from Train 747, arriving San Jose at 8:48pm
| Depart San Jose (SJC) | 8:55pm |
| Cal Poly (SLP) | 12:25am |
| San Luis Obispo (SLO) | 12:35am |
| Arrive Grover Beach (GVB) | 12:55am |
FROM CHICO STATEÂ (FRIDAY, NOV 16)
Bus 3716* â connecting to Train 543, departing Sacramento at 3:35pm
| Depart Chico (CIC) | 12:40pm |
| Arrive Sacramento (SAC) | 2:50pm |
*Then regular schedule to Stockton.
TO CHICO STATEÂ (SUNDAY, NOV 25)
Bus 3703 â connecting from Train 724 arriving Sacramento at 11:24am
| Depart Sacramento (SAC) | 11:45am |
| Arrive Chico (CIC) | 1:45pm |
Bus 3719 â connecting from Train 742 arriving Sacramento at 8:04pm
| Depart Sacramento (SAC) | 10:35pm |
| Chico (CIC) | 12:35am (11/26) |
FROM HUMBOLDT STATE (FRIDAY, NOV 16, SATURDAY, NOV 17 & SUNDAY, Nov 18)
Friday, 11/16 Bus 6310 â connecting to Train 522 departing Martinez at 7:11am or Train 523, departing Martinez at 6:31am
Saturday, 11/17 Bus 6310 â connecting to Train 720 departing Martinez at 9:01am or Train 723, departing Martinez at 7:11am
Sunday, 11/18 Bus 6310 â connecting to Train 720 departing Martinez at 9:01am or Train 723, departing Martinez at 7:11am
| Depart Arcata (ARC) | 12:30am |
| Eureka (EKA) | 12:45am |
| Ukiah (UKH) | 3:00am |
| Arrive Martinez (MTZ) | 6:00am |
TO HUMBOLDT STATE (SATURDAY, NOV 24 & SUNDAY, NOV 25)
Bus 6315 â connecting from Train 736 and Train 743, both arriving Martinez at 4:56pmÂ
| Depart Martinez (MTZ) | 5:30pm |
| Ukiah (UKH) | 8:30pm |
| Eureka (EKA) | 11:40pm |
| Arrive Arcata (ARC) | Midnight |
Please keep in mind that many connecting bus routes require reservations and fill up fast. We encourage you to book early, and if possible, avoid travel on the busiest days â the day before and the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Once youâve booked your ticket, thereâs no need to print it; you can pull up the PDF of your ticket (with the QR code) on your phone and show the conductor.
Got luggage? Please review Amtrakâs baggage policy. You may bring two bags and two carry-on personal items, collectively weighing up to 150 pounds, for free. Excess bags will cost $20.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard the Capitol Corridor this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!
Travel Tips for Thanksgiving 2018
November 2, 2018Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year on the Capitol Corridor. Here are some travel tips to help you prepare, and make your ride as stress-free and comfortable as possible:
November Picks: DĂa de Los Muertos Festivals in Sacramento & Oakland, SF Big Book Sale, Suisun Wildlife Center Open House, Topgolf Crush, and SJ Harvest Festival
October 31, 2018
During the month of November, the annual celebration of souls past is very much alive at various DĂa de Los Muertos events. Prepare for plenty more festivities at the start of the holiday season in Northern California, including a three-day bookwormsâ paradise in Fort Mason; a rare inside look at Suisun Cityâs wildlife rescue center; a baseball stadiumâs take on the sport of golf (that really hits it out of the park!); and an extra-special holiday shopping extravaganza in San Jose. Whatever you decide to do during the month of Thanksgiving, thereâs always something to be thankful for and get excited about along the Capitol Corridor!