Extended Train Service for Train 551

On Wednesday, November 21, Capitol Corridor will run extended train service between the Sacramento (SAC) and San Jose (SJC) stations. Train 551 will stop at all stations between Sacramento and San Jose, giving passengers who travel from Sacramento to the Bay Area an additional evening travel option. The extended schedule for this train is shown below:

Train 551
DEPART SAC 9:10 PM
DEPART DAV 9:25 PM
DEPART SUI 9:49 PM
DEPART MTZ 10:10 PM
DEPART RIC 10:35 PM
DEPART BKY 10:42 PM
DEPART EMY 10:50 PM
DEPART OKJ 11:10 PM
DEPART OAC 11:19 PM
DEPART HAY 11:32 PM
DEPART FMT 11:48 PM
DEPART GAC 12:06 AM
DEPART SCC 12:14 AM
ARRIVE SJC 12:28 AM

Caltrain Equipment for Trains 542 & 551 – Wednesday November 21st ONLY

In order to maximize available seating capacity, Caltrain will provide the Capitol Corridor a set of equipment to assist with the holiday travel rush. On Wednesday, November 21st only, Trains 542 and 551 will consist of Caltrain equipment, not the regular Amtrak California equipment used for our service. Passengers planning to travel aboard either of those trains on Wednesday should listen carefully to any announcements made by conductors when the train pulls into the station and be advised that limited snack service will be available.

One Ticket, One Seat

Please be mindful that this will be an extremely busy travel weekend. As a courtesy to other passengers, please store your carry-on baggage in the luggage racks, overhead bins, or on the floor under your seat to keep seats open for riders during this busy time.

Avoid the Rush

Busiest travel days are Wednesday before and Sunday after Thanksgiving. If traveling on Wednesday and want to avoid the crowds, ride before noon or after 6:00 p.m. CCJPA officials urge passengers to purchase tickets in advance. You can buy online at Amtrak.com, at Ticket Kiosk self-ticketing kiosks, or from an agent at staffed stations. Passengers should allow plenty of time at stations prior to departure – at least 45 minutes before, if tickets need to be picked up.

Purchasing Tickets

You can buy online at Amtrak.com, at Ticket Kiosk self-ticketing kiosks, or from an agent at staffed stations. Capitol Corridor’s entire timetable, parking, luggage guidelines and ticketing information can be found online at capitolcorridor.org

Weekend/Holiday Schedule

Capitol Corridor will operate a weekend/holiday schedule on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2012 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.