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Get Started Exploring California's Heartland
We've put together a special San Joaquins portal to help you find the best places to go using the San Joaquins, including how to get there by train or our extensive Thruway bus connections.
Connect with California and explore all the San Joaquins has to offer.
Plan a Trip TodayFeatures & Amenities
- WiFi Onboard
- Cafe Service (Not available on trains 702, 703, 712 & 717)
Amenities vary by train.
Accommodations vary by train.
Make the San Joaquins your connection to other destinations. At Bakersfield, you can connect to Santa Barbara, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Palm Springs, CA and more. Amtrak takes care of booking and ticketing, so you can see more and do more on your trip.
Downloadable menus are updated regularly, but menu items and prices are subject to change and may be different from what is available onboard.
Route Highlights
Sacramento, California
Before it was a bustling state capital, Sacramento was a stop on the Pony Express. Relive the city’s pioneer spirit in Old Town and Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, or explore the Capitol building’s classic architecture.
Enrich your railroading adventure by exploring the beauty and brawn of the locomotives and coaches that forged the Golden State’s history at the California State Railroad Museum.
Route Highlights
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, a hub of culture, offering good eats, plenty of entertainment and some of the most stunning beaches. Enjoy the almost year-round sunshine while exploring cities like Venice, Hollywood and Santa Monica. Whether you’re looking to savor diverse cuisine or soak up the lively atmosphere, LA promises unforgettable experiences.
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Yosemite, California
Discover the magic of the Half Dome, amazing cliff views and vast meadows full of wildflowers. Yosemite’s landscapes promise an unforgettable experience in nature. Don’t forget to stop by the local eateries after a long day of outdoor adventure.
The best part is your shuttle and admission is included to Yosemite National Park when you take Amtrak San Joaquins.
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Martinez, California
More than just the birthplace of the martini, Martinez is the perfect walkable destination with streets lined with shops, breweries and local eateries.
The train ride from Fresno is about three hours, so make a day of it with friends and family in this historic landmark that is one of California’s first towns and was home to John Muir.
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San Francisco, California
San Francisco has topped the list of just about every experience there is to be had from dinning to theater, museums, hotels and more. Create memories with friends and family that will last a lifetime by visiting the iconic city that has been one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
Pier 39, Union Square, and the Exploratorium are a must for your next trip to the Bay.
- Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Valley Station (SAC)
- Lodi, CA (LOD)
- Stockton, CA - Robert J. Cabral Station (SKT)
- Oakland, CA - Jack London Square Station (OKJ)
- Emeryville, CA (EMY)
- Richmond, CA (RIC)
- Martinez, CA (MTZ)
- Antioch-Pittsburg, CA (ACA)
- Stockton, CA - San Joaquin Street Station (SKN)
- Modesto, CA (MOD)
- Turlock-Denair, CA (TRK)
- Merced, CA (MCD)
- Madera, CA (MDR)
- Fresno, CA (FNO)
- Hanford, CA (HNF)
- Corcoran, CA (COC)
- Wasco, CA (WAC)
- Bakersfield, CA (BFD)
