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Train Treks For Kids

Ride the Capitol Corridor on your next school field trip!

Capitol Corridor's Train Treks program offers discounted train travel for school and youth groups Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Teachers can arrange trips to the best spots in Northern California for a significantly reduced fare

Groups of 20 or more can travel in a convenient, safe and fun environment while learning about train travel. Seating is first-come, first-serve so we ask that you submit your reservation request at least 21 days in advance of your travel date via fax or through our convenient online form.

When planning your trip, please note that one adult chaperone (18 years or older) is required for every six children. The total number of adults can equal, but cannot exceed the total number of children traveling. Before submitting your group travel request, please have an accurate count of the number of children and adults who will be traveling. Adjustments to the reservation cannot be made after you receive your confirmation and you will be required to pay for the seats you have reserved. No refunds are given after tickets are purchased.

Fun and Educational Destinations

Capitol Corridor travels along a 170-mile corridor with many destinations to stop and explore! Whether you choose to visit the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, Pier 39 in San Francisco, or the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose, Train Treks will make your trip convenient and fun. Other locations to consider include:

• Sacramento - Old Sacramento, the State Capitol, California State Railroad Museum
• Vallejo (via the Martinez Station) - Six Flags Marine World
• Emeryville/San Francisco - SFMoMA, Pier 39, the Metreon, ZEUM, Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena
• Oakland - Jack London Square, Oakland Coliseum, Oakland Museum of California, USS Hornet, the Potomac
• Santa Clara - Paramount Great America (15-minute walk from the station)
• San Jose - Children's Discovery Museum, Tech Museum

Note: Additional transit may be needed to travel to/from some destinations.

Planning Your Trip Is As Easy As 1-2-3!

Confirmed reservations are required for Train Treks travel. Enjoy your trip on the Capitol Corridor!

1. Complete the Group Reservation Request Form online at least 21 days before your intended date of travel. The Capitol Corridor Group Desk will process your application request and notify you within seven business days whether your trip has been confirmed. You will receive either a fax or email with a reservation number and confirmation letter.
2. Create a Passenger Name List
   Along with your confirmation letter, you will be sent a Passenger Name List, which we ask that you complete and either fax or email back to us at least ten days prior to your trip. List the first and last names of all passengers traveling in your group. The Passenger Name List is due 10 days prior to your date of travel. You may either fax or or e-mail back to the group desk at (510) 464-6901 or groupdesk@capitolcorridor.org.
3. Purchase your tickets
   Bring your confirmation letter and a copy of your Passenger Name List to any staffed Amtrak station, at least seven days prior to your date of travel to purchase your tickets. Please pay with cash, a credit card or school/ business check made out to "Amtrak." Personal checks are not accepted. Adjustments to the reservation cannot be made after you receive your confirmation. You will be required to pay for the seats you have reserved. No refunds are given after tickets are purchased.

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Current Fares

For the Train Treks program, the Capitol Corridor route is broken into three fare zones:

Zone 1: Sacramento to Richmond = $10 roundtrip per person
Zone 2: Richmond to Oakland Coliseum = $3 roundtrip per person
Zone 3: Oakland Coliseum to San Jose = $3 roundtrip per person
Zone 4: Emeryville to San Francisco = $3 one way per person, $6 roundtrip per person

The roundtrip cost per person (adult chaperone and youth) to travel to and from stations within each zone is based upon congestion pricing. Groups are not allowed to travel onboard trains between Auburn and Sacramento.

Sample Fares

• Sacramento to San Francisco Pier 39 = $13 per person, roundtrip
• Richmond to San Jose = $6 per person, roundtrip
• Fremont to Sacramento = $19 per person, roundtrip

---Select and download (PDF files)--- Timetable - Effective January 14, 2013 Route Map Ride Guide & Travel Policies Brochure Train Treks Group Travel Brochure

Select downloadable Train Treks information and forms from the menu above.

Train Treks Restrictions

Train Treks offer is subject to space availability and is only available on Capitol Corridor trains and is not valid on any other Amtrak service. Train Treks rates cannot be combined with any other promotional discount or offer. Offer may be cancelled at any time without notice. This offer is available only through Capitol Corridor's Group Reservation system using the procedures outlined above.

Limited space is available for Train Treks groups and some trains may not be able to accommodate groups planning to travel on Fridays. Trains that do not accommodate Train Treks for Kids groups include #523, #529, #536 and #542.