- Children 16 and older can travel unaccompanied without restriction, but must have valid photo identification when purchasing tickets and when on board the train or when riding buses. Children 13, 14, and 15 years old may only ride unaccompanied in accordance with the conditions of Amtrak’s Unaccompanied Minor Policy. If your child is 12 years old or younger, they are not permitted to travel alone and must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.
- Please be advised that as of January 2024, Oakland Jack London (OKJ) and Martinez (MTZ) stations no longer handle unaccompanied minors for travel on Capitol Corridor trains. Unaccompanied minors may travel between other staffed stations, Sacramento (SAC), Davis (DAV), Emeryville (EMY), and San Jose Diridon (SJC).
ALERT: Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving Operates on Weekend/Holiday Schedule!
