Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, a 170-mile rail line in Northern California, offers travelers a scenic alternative to navigating highway congestion. The route travels from Auburn to San Jose in just over three hours, connecting 18 stations and passing through diverse landscapes that include Gold Rush towns, agricultural land, and the San Pablo Bay shoreline.
A Journey Through Northern California
The journey begins in Auburn, a historic Gold Rush town known for its hiking trails and breweries. The train then proceeds through Rocklin and Roseville before reaching Sacramento, the state capital. From Sacramento, the scenery shifts as the train moves towards the Bay Area, traversing farmland before offering views of the Carquinez Strait near Martinez and Richmond.
The Capitol Corridor serves several key cities and towns. Davis, known for its cycling culture, Berkeley, and Oakland are among the stops, with the Oakland station located at Jack London Square near the waterfront. The route extends south to San Jose, a city noted for its Japantown and the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. A stop near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara also caters to fans attending San Francisco 49er games.
Amenities and Ridership
The Capitol Corridor trains are equipped with roomy coach seats, tables, electrical outlets, restrooms, free WiFi, and cafe cars. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Capitol Corridor served 1.13 million passengers and generated $29.6 million in revenue.
