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    • Ticket Changes

      The Capitol Corridor, which travels between the Sacramento Valley, Bay Area and San Jose, is an unreserved service with flexible ticket options. This flexibility means that your ticket is valid for travel up to a year from the original travel date ...
    • Types of Tickets

      Please note: Effective April 1, 2025, there will be a fare change affecting the ten-ride pass. Notable updates include: Reduced fares for short-distance trips (under 50 miles) across single-ride, student (6-ride), and 10-ride tickets. Longer-distance ...
    • Carry-On Luggage

      Passengers may bring one personal item such as a purse, backpack, or laptop. Passengers are limited to 2 pieces carry-on luggage, not exceeding 50 pounds, which fall into 28 by 22 by 14-inch dimensions. The two-piece limit does not include personal ...
    • Amtrak Guest Rewards

      For information on the Amtrak Guest Rewards program, call 1-800-307-5000 or visit www.amtrak.com/guestrewards. There you can check your balance, view benefits, and redeem points.
    • Highway 17 Express Bus

      The Highway 17 Express connecting bus service travels between San Jose, Scotts Valley Transit Center, and Santa Cruz Metro Center is operated by Santa Cruz Metro. For schedules, please visit https://www.capitolcorridor.org/schedules/ to view and ...