BCL
Engineer
I rode on the CS a few times between Emeryville and San Jose, and a few times it cost less than Capitol Corridor. It doesn't any more, but I suppose I could have checked in baggage if I didn't feel like carting it with me. It's possible to check in from Emeryville to Oakland-Jack London. It also sounds like there are a lot of options for a short trip on the Pacific Surfliner.between stations with baggage service.