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
- 1 (CA)
- 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.
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.
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.
- Auburn — Auburn, CA
- Rocklin — Rocklin, CA
- Roseville — Roseville, CA
- Sacramento Valley Station — Sacramento, CA
- Davis — Davis, CA
- Martinez — Martinez, CA
- Richmond, CA — Richmond, CA
- Emeryville — Emeryville, CA
- Oakland Jack London Square — Oakland, CA
- San Jose Diridon — San Jose, CA
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.