Freddy Rodriguez

Riders on Amtrak San Joaquins will now be able to purchase bus-only tickets for Routes 1C, 7, and 19, without the need for their trip to include a train connection. This is the next step of implementing SB 742, legislation that opened up the Amtrak thruway bus network for riders and made the Amtrak San Joaquins service more convenient and accessible. Already, Routes 10 and 18 are open for bus-only ticket purchases.  Read More Amtrak San Joaquins To Make Bus Travel Even Easier Offering “Bus-Only” Ticketing Effective December 13th, 2021

San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority is proud to release its Public Review Draft of the 2022 SJJPA Business Plan Update. The SJJPA would appreciate comments to be submitted to Dan Leavitt, at dan@sjjpa.com by March 18, 2022. The Business Plan will be on the agenda as an Action Item at the next SJJPA Board Meeting on March 25, 2022.  Read More 2022 SJJPA Business Plan – Draft

ew Turlock Transit Amtrak Shuttle will provide a valuable service that will improve first and last mile connections for Amtrak San Joaquins riders traveling to and from the Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station. The service will be available during regular Turlock Transit hours, which are Monday-Friday (6:00a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), excluding holidays. The shuttle will transport riders to or from any location in Turlock or Denair and will cost $2.50 each way.  Read More Turlock Transit launches On-Demand Amtrak Shuttle to/from Turlock-Denair Amtrak Station

Due to severe weather conditions, all thruway bus services to and from Yosemite National Park and Merced are suspended. Service will resume tomorrow ( Tuesday, 28th)  Read More Service Alert 12/27/21

(June 22, 2021, Stockton, CA) – As ridership continues to grow and communities are opening up more business and leisure activities as pandemic restrictions ease, Amtrak San Joaquins is increasing its intercity passenger rail and thruway bus services. On June 28, Amtrak San Joaquins will restore service as follows:  Read More Elk Grove Station Project draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Now Available for Review Virtual Public Meeting for the draft EIR on January 11th, 2022

(June 22, 2021, Stockton, CA) – As ridership continues to grow and communities are opening up more business and leisure activities as pandemic restrictions ease, Amtrak San Joaquins is increasing its intercity passenger rail and thruway bus services. On June 28, Amtrak San Joaquins will restore service as follows:  Read More Federal Infrastructure Bill Brings Major Investment to California Rail Network

CIRCLE Advocacy Coalition Formed by California Intercity Rail Corridors  Read More Amtrak San Joaquins Invites Travelers to Create New Holiday Memories on the Train this Thanksgiving Season

CIRCLE Advocacy Coalition Formed by California Intercity Rail Corridors  Read More CIRCLE Advocacy Coalition Formed by California Intercity Rail Corridors

(October 14, Stockton, CA) – Beginning on October 18th, Amtrak San Joaquins will restore the service’s 6th round-trip, which includes train connections between Sacramento and Bakersfield.   Read More Amtrak San Joaquins to restore 6th round-trip

(October 15, Stockton, CA) – Amtrak San Joaquins is pleased to announce that beginning October 18th, the Santa Monica Pier Thruway Bus stop, located at 1532 2nd Street, will serve as a new stop and terminus for Route 1c. Additionally, the provisions of SB 742 will be implemented on Route 1c, which was authored by Senator Ben Allen of Santa Monica, allowing the service to sell bus-only tickets for bus pairs along the route – including those to/from Santa Monica.  Read More New Route 1 Bus Stop at Santa Monica Pier