Take Capitol Corridor from Sacramento to San Francisco

Operated by Amtrak, Capitol Corridor is a regional rail service that connects most of the major cities of Northern California, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and Sacramento. Bus connections can take travelers to wine country in the north and lake country in the east.

Capitol Corridor's most frequent service connects Sacramento to San Francisco, by way of a short bus transfer at Emeryville Station or a BART connection in Richmond.

Why Should I Ride Capitol Corridor?

Looking to save time, money, and stress? These are the top reasons you should ride Capitol Corridor, if your travels are taking you from Sacramento to San Francisco. 

With regular departures and a less than two-hour total travel time, Capitol Corridor avoids the traffic on I-80 that can easily turn a drive between these cities into a three-hour affair. 

A one-way ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco costs as little as $35, a fraction of the cost of a rental car.

And with on-board amenities like free Wi-Fi and a Café Car, you can relax and recharge during your journey.

You can purchase Capitol Corridor tickets online, via the Amtrak mobile app, at a station Ticket Kiosk machine or from a station agent. 

Another perk of Capitol Corridor is its flexibility. As an unreserved service, there's no need to worry if your plans change. Tickets are valid for up to one year from their original purchase date.

Frequent riders may want to explore the Tap2Ride Pilot Program.

Baggage, Bikes, and Pets

Each passenger on Capitol Corridor may bring two pieces of carry-on luggage, plus one personal item. Each carry-on may not exceed 50 pounds and each personal item may not exceed 25 pounds. Bicycles and pet carriers count as carry-on items.

Each Capitol Corridor train has two bike cars that can hold about a dozen bicycles. 

Cats and dogs under 20 pounds may travel on Capitol Corridor trains for a one-way fee of $29.