Capitol Corridor — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Capitol Corridor connects Auburn, CA and San Jose, CA over a 168-mile route operated by Amtrak (CCJPA), calling at 10 stations across 2 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak (CCJPA)
Service type: Regional Corridor
Endpoints: Auburn ↔ San Jose
Distance: 168 mi
Frequency: Up to 15 daily round trips
Stations: 10
States served: 2 (CA, US)
Typical fare range: $15 – $45

Route guide

The Capitol Corridor is a regional corridor service operated by Amtrak (CCJPA). Trains run Up to 15 daily round trips over 168 miles of mainline track between Auburn and San Jose Diridon, calling at 10 intermediate and terminal stations across 2 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Carquinez Strait crossing on the Benicia–Martinez Bridge; San Francisco Bay shoreline.

History & service notes

Operated by Amtrak under contract with the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority since 1998, this is the third-busiest U.S. corridor by ridership. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Capitol Corridor includes california Cars (bi-level) with Charger locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Auburn to San Jose. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Auburn	Rocklin	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Rocklin	Roseville	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Roseville	Sacramento	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Sacramento	Davis	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Davis	Martinez	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Martinez	Richmond	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Richmond	Emeryville	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Emeryville	Oakland	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Oakland	San Jose	19 mi	33m	$8 – $21
Rocklin	San Jose	149 mi	3h 9m	$14 – $42
Auburn	Roseville	37 mi	54m	$8 – $24
Roseville	San Jose	131 mi	2h 47m	$13 – $39
Auburn	Sacramento	56 mi	1h 17m	$9 – $27
Sacramento	San Jose	112 mi	2h 24m	$12 – $36
Auburn	Davis	75 mi	1h 40m	$10 – $30
Davis	San Jose	93 mi	2h 2m	$11 – $33
Auburn	Martinez	93 mi	2h 2m	$11 – $33
Martinez	San Jose	75 mi	1h 40m	$10 – $30

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Auburn, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at San Jose. The corridor passes through cities including Auburn, Rocklin, and San Jose, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Capitol Corridor's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.