San Joaquins — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The San Joaquins connects Oakland, CA and Sacramento, CA over a 365-mile route operated by Amtrak (SJJPA), calling at 10 stations across 1 state.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak (SJJPA)
Service type: State-Supported Corridor
Endpoints: Oakland ↔ Sacramento
Distance: 365 mi
Frequency: Six daily round trips
Stations: 10
States served: 1 (CA)
Typical fare range: $25 – $58

Route guide

The San Joaquins is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak (SJJPA). Trains run Six daily round trips over 365 miles of mainline track between Oakland Jack London Square and Sacramento Valley Station, calling at 10 intermediate and terminal stations across 1 state. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: San Joaquin Valley orchards, vineyards, and almond groves; Tehachapi foothills outside Bakersfield.

History & service notes

The route splits at Stockton with sections to Oakland and Sacramento. From Bakersfield, dedicated Thruway buses connect onward to Los Angeles via I-5 and the Grapevine. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the San Joaquins includes california Cars and refurbished Comet bi-levels with Charger SC-44 power. 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 Oakland to Sacramento. 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
Oakland	Emeryville	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Emeryville	Martinez	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Martinez	Richmond	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Richmond	Stockton	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Stockton	Modesto	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Modesto	Merced	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Merced	Fresno	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Fresno	Bakersfield	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Bakersfield	Sacramento	41 mi	59m	$12 – $27
Emeryville	Sacramento	324 mi	6h 39m	$23 – $54
Oakland	Martinez	81 mi	1h 47m	$13 – $31
Martinez	Sacramento	284 mi	5h 51m	$22 – $50
Oakland	Richmond	122 mi	2h 36m	$15 – $35
Richmond	Sacramento	243 mi	5h 2m	$20 – $46
Oakland	Stockton	162 mi	3h 24m	$17 – $39
Stockton	Sacramento	203 mi	4h 14m	$18 – $43
Oakland	Modesto	203 mi	4h 14m	$18 – $43
Modesto	Sacramento	162 mi	3h 24m	$17 – $39

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Oakland, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Sacramento. The corridor passes through cities including Oakland, Emeryville, and Sacramento, 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 San Joaquins'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.