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Amtrak Sacramento Valley Station
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Southern Pacific - Richards, Sacramento
"You're going to need an extra 10-15 minutes to catch your train."(10 Tips)
"Allow extra time!"(2 Tips)
"Lots of renovations happening here- old historical murals are cool!"(3 Tips)
"Interested in a quick bite?"(2 Tips)
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They moved their tracks a long way from the station. used to be easily accessible, was more parking. Now it's a long hike to the tracks for no obvious reason. Big mistake imho. Allow extra time!
Jill FernandezJuly 6, 2013buy your ticket online or through the amtrak app. if your smartphone can display qr codes, the conductors and bus drivers can scan them directly from your phone... no more scrambling to print!Upvoted Feb 22
Scott SchmittlerJanuary 19, 2013If you're handicapped make sure you ask for a ride from the train to the station. The new remodel has made it a helluva walk.Upvoted Mar 17
Jennifer HalliganJuly 5, 2013Nice station. They are remodeling so the bathroomd r kinda inconvenient but when its done it. Dhould be all good! :-)
The walk from the station to the tracks is ridonk. Plan to get there 10 minutes before just for that.- Hope you're fit for the long walk between the station and the platform. You're going to need an extra 10-15 minutes to catch your train.
Robert GoodnightJanuary 23, 2015There is a first class (sleeper car) seating area. Seats are much more comfortable than the regular benches which look like they were built in 1920.
If your fan of architectural train stations this one will definitely appease your interest
All You have to do is ask the ticket agent to have you transported to the train platform and they’ll freely take you there if it’s difficult for you to walk there !- Jennifer HalliganJuly 30, 2013The staff at the station Starbucks are the best! Grab a coffee while ur waiting for your ride! :)
Definitely a walk from platforms to station, and major rennovation going on inside. But a nice relaxing way to travel around!- SamsoniteMay 3, 2011Interested in a quick bite? If you need to get something to eat/drink, there's the Cafe Car where there are plenty of food and drinks available.
Renee MMarch 23, 2013With all the remodeling you must take a much longer walk underground to get to your train platform. Add an extra 10 minutes to your "I'll get there last minute" plan if you are a procrastinator.
John FreemanMay 5, 2013Under construction and a work in progress. Some parts are completed and very nice. I'm looking forward to completion soon and start of Rail Yards.
Jinnie LNovember 1, 2014trains are always on time :) new structure takes more time to get to the platforms;; buy train ticket online will save u ton of times♥
Great way to get to an A's or River Cats game! Plus 25% off with the "A's Baseball" discount online!
If someone else buys your ticket for you with their card their name will be on it. Most conductors won't care, but some will give you a haughty lecture and maybe even reject it.
Genevieve MirandaDecember 19, 2011Amtrak buses are between the station and the tracks under the overhang. If you're getting off the train, cross the street and go right (taxis on left). If you've got a wait, station is warm. And wifi.
Bennett W WongApril 28, 2016If you're headed to California State University - Sacramento, then Sacramento Regional Transit route 30 is here for you. http://www.sacrt.com/schedules/current/routes.stm
If you are.hungry, don't plan on addressing that here. Get food beforehand! There is no cafe nor nearby restaurant.
JasonAugust 15, 2016Currently under construction, so be prepared for a warm to hot lobby and loud environment.- Lots of renovations happening here- old historical murals are cool!
OrlandoApril 23, 2012The trains now have widow in it! It can a little bit skeachy, but better than nada!
Ken BerryAugust 24, 2012Get there 10-15 minutes early for the new urban hike from the station to the new platform!
Some of the later commuter trains like the 5:40 to san Jose board 20 minutes early. So if you have a ticket and want to get out of the weather early it helps
Sara BensonMarch 15, 2012Definitely allow extra 10-15min to use the self-serve ticketing machines. Seriously un-tech savvy travelers mean long waits to print tickets that you bought online.
Katie HetrickAugust 15, 2010I love buying my train ticket online and using Quik-Trak at the train station to print out My boarding pass. It saves a ton of time!
Lonnie With a Masters DegreeJuly 14, 2011For a great and quick lunch or dinner to take on the train try Strings Express on the south side of the building south of the station.
Carlos DiazMay 20, 2011Best outlet to use to charge ur phone is inside the station next to the drinking fountain.
Trains occasionally leave a minute or two earlier than what your cell phone may read. Don't make my mistake of getting there with what you thought was 2 minutes to spare!
If possible, avoid sitting on the benches. I didn't and ended up taking a new "scent" home.
Jeffrey-Ryan B.October 21, 2013This station is the origin and end point for all Capitol Corridor trains between this station and San Jose
MatMarch 13, 2018Give yourself 15 mins from the front of the building to reach your train platform. Ridiculously long walk.
The tracks have been relocated as of Aug. 13! Plan some extra time to walk the distance - extra 10min or so.
Prepay online, and you can use sometimes closer satellite, kiosk only stations
Rebecca HarrisonAugust 15, 2012There's a little shuttle/golf cart to carry passengers & luggage from the train into the station.
Christopher GarciaOctober 12, 2012Incoming trains (if you're meeting people to up) are not well labeled.
Amtrak to the city is nice you don't have to deal with traffic. Plus it's a nice ride and drinks.
If you use bathroom, bring a can of Lysol disinfectant- They moved the platforms. Give yourself 10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the trains.
this station is an historic building but its alo a focus for panhanding
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