Capitol Corridor returns to full service. See updated schedules, departure times
Looking to visit family and friends for the holidays? Want to avoid long drives?
Capitol Corridor is returning to full service for the first time in more than five years, the intercity rail service announced in a Dec. 2 news release.
“Riders will see additional service, more travel flexibility and improved reliability across the entire route,” Capitol Corridor said in the release, “marking a major milestone in the region’s post-pandemic recovery.”
Starting Monday, Dec. 8, the rail service will offer 15 weekday round trips — with 30 weekday trains and 22 weekend trains — in a return to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, the release said.
Additionally, Capitol Corridor said it’s making improvements to on-time performance with later morning and evening trains and later weekend service between Sacramento and Roseville stations.
“This is a big moment for our riders and our communities,” Rob Padgette, Capitol Corridor managing director, said in the release. “Returning to full service means better travel options and better reliability.”
Here’s what to know:
Where are Capitol Corridor rail stops?
Capitol Corridor’s train service schedule includes westbound and eastbound train trips across Northern California.
On weekdays, westbound and eastbound trains make stops at 19 rail stations, including:
- Amtrak Train Station Colfax
- Amtrak Train Station Auburn
- Amtrak Train Station in Rocklin
- Amtrak Train Station Roseville
- Sacramento Valley Station in Sacramento
- Oakland Jack London Station in Oakland
- Diridon Station in San Jose
The schedule includes stops at the Amtrak train station in Emeryville and San Francisco’s Salesforce Plaza for train riders seeking to transfer to or from buses.
Weekend station schedules may differ from weekday schedules, and passengers are encouraged to check the Capitol Corridor website.
How much do tickets from Sacramento to San Jose cost?
As of Wednesday, Dec. 3, riders could expect to pay between $24 to $40 for a weekday one-way train ticket from Sacramento to San Jose, according to Amtrak’s website.
Weekend ticket prices range from $40 to $47, or $126 to $212 if you opt for a private room.
Prices for all trains can change due to departure time and if there is additional bus service.
How early can I board the train?
On weekdays, Capitol Corridor trains depart from Sacramento as early as 4:20 a.m. and the final departure of the day is at 5:01 p.m.
During the weekend, the earliest scheduled departure from Sacramento is at 6:03 a.m., while the latest departure is at 5:03 p.m.
This story was originally published December 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Capitol Corridor returns to full service. See updated schedules, departure times."
