San Joaquin with points

[notned]

We took a trip with double points and I think we have enough for a trip on the San Joaquins. Could we do Martinez or Chico without a car? Is there somewhere else we should be thinking of? Probably not San Francisco for this. We also did Sac.

 

[Bob Dylan]

Chico is nice but it isn't on the SJ Route! Take a look @ Davis, a really nice little college town with a great old SP Station ( staffed)! Its not on the SJ Route either but you can get off in Sacramrnto or Martinez and ride a Cap Corridor Train, an Thruway Ambus or take the Coast Starlight! Davis has everything you need within walking distance of the station!

Edited to correct connections for Davis and Chico!

 

[the_traveler]

Davis is not on the SJ route.

 

[tp49]

Caltrain doesn't go anywhere near Davis either. I think you mean the Capitol Corridor.

 

[notned]

Do the connecting buses count as San Joaquins

 

[the_traveler]

Yes, they do and are included as the special route.

 

[rickycourtney]

Not sure if you have enough time for this, but I'd suggest taking the train to Merced or Fresno and transfer to a bus to Yosemite. Not sure if that combo still counts as a special route redemption.

Even though the waterfalls won't be running as powerfully this year, the valley is always stunningly beautiful.

 

[rrdude]

Ditto what Rick said. Spend a few bucks, pay for the bus/van to Yosemite, NO CAR NEEDED. If you haven't been, you won't regret it. If you can spend a night, DO IT!