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Capitol Corridor

Auburn, CA → San Jose, CA · 170 miles · 3h 20m

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Distance

170 miles

Journey time

3h 20m

Frequency

Up to 15 daily round trips

Top speed

79 mph

States served

1

About the Capitol Corridor

Northern California's commuter spine, linking Sacramento, Davis, Berkeley, Oakland and San Jose with some of the highest frequencies outside the Northeast.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Up to 15 round trips a day
  • Carquinez Strait waterfront views
  • Free connecting bus to San Francisco
  • Bike-friendly with onboard racks

Agent's tip

The Emeryville–San Francisco Thruway bus is included. Ask us to add it to the ticket.

Classes of service on this route

The Capitol Corridor operates with California Cars. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1Auburn
2Rocklin
3Roseville
4Sacramento
5Davis
6Fairfield-Vacaville
7Suisun-Fairfield
8Martinez
9Richmond
10Berkeley
11Emeryville
12Oakland Jack London Square
13Oakland Coliseum
14Hayward
15Fremont
16Great America
17San Jose

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Capitol Corridor

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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